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Mariano's vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 6,303 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 3,786 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Mariano's on 1,805 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 712 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.10 at Mariano's vs $6.63 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $10.60 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (53¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 53¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on meat (11%), dairy (11%), beverages (10%), bakery (9%), ready meals (9%), pantry (8%), frozen (2%), snacks (2%), baby foods (2%)

Mariano's comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score C
Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

$1.25Mariano's
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Golden Island Korean Bbq Tender Pork Bites 2.85 oz

Golden Island Korean Bbq Tender Pork Bites 2.85 oz

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Sliced Havarti Natural Cheese

Sargento Sliced Havarti Natural Cheese

$2.50Mariano's
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

$2.50Mariano's
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

$2.50Mariano's
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Muenster Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 8 oz

Sargento Muenster Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 8 oz

$2.50Mariano's
$4.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score AB
Smartwater Vapor Distilled Water Bottle

Smartwater Vapor Distilled Water Bottle

$1.67Safeway
$3.29Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Talenti Layers Salted Caramel Truffle Gelato Pint

Talenti Layers Salted Caramel Truffle Gelato Pint

$3.99Safeway
$7.79Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Sun Luck All Natural Pure Sesame Oil

Sun Luck All Natural Pure Sesame Oil

$3.00Safeway
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Sun Luck La Yu Chili Oil

Sun Luck La Yu Chili Oil

$3.00Safeway
$5.69Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

$2.00Safeway
$3.79Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Clear Mind

Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Clear Mind

$2.00Safeway
$3.79Mariano's

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