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Mariano's vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 9,426 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 4,068 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Mariano's on 2,255 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,103 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.92 at Mariano's vs $6.10 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $3.60 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (18¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 18¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (8%), pantry (6%), dairy (5%), baby foods (5%), meat (4%), beverages (3%), bakery (3%), ready meals
  • Ralphs: cheaper on frozen, snacks

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
Red Creamer Potatoes

Red Creamer Potatoes

$0.50Mariano's
$1.00Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Hillshire Farm Turkey Polska Kielbasa Sausage 13 oz

Hillshire Farm Turkey Polska Kielbasa Sausage 13 oz

$3.50Mariano's
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 14 oz

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 14 oz

$3.50Mariano's
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Franks 16 oz 10 pk

Oscar Mayer Classic Franks 16 oz 10 pk

$3.50Mariano's
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa Smoked Sausage 14 oz 14 oz

Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa Smoked Sausage 14 oz 14 oz

$3.50Mariano's
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Hillshire Farm Cajun Style Andouille Smoked Sausage 13 oz

Hillshire Farm Cajun Style Andouille Smoked Sausage 13 oz

$3.50Mariano's
$6.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score B
Zesta Original Saltine Crackers Soup Crackers 16 oz

Zesta Original Saltine Crackers Soup Crackers 16 oz

$2.99Ralphs
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce, 10 oz

Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce, 10 oz

$2.89Ralphs
$5.49Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Botan Calrose Rice

Botan Calrose Rice

$5.29Ralphs
$9.99Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Froot Loops with Marshmallows Breakfast Cereal, 12g Whole Grains, 9.3 oz

Kellogg's Froot Loops with Marshmallows Breakfast Cereal, 12g Whole Grains, 9.3 oz

$3.99Ralphs
$6.99Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce, 5 oz

Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce, 5 oz

$1.89Ralphs
$3.29Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Planters 5g Plant Based Protein Fancy Whole with Sea Salt Cashews 26 oz

Planters 5g Plant Based Protein Fancy Whole with Sea Salt Cashews 26 oz

$14.99Ralphs
$25.99Mariano's

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