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Mariano's vs Smart & Final: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 3,309 products compared

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on 1,922 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Smart & Final on 960 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 427 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.71 at Smart & Final vs $5.97 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $5.20 on a 20-item basket at Smart & Final (26¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 26¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on beverages (3%)
  • Smart & Final: cheaper on frozen (15%), ready meals (9%), pantry (8%), snacks (8%), meat (6%), baby foods (4%), dairy (4%), bakery (3%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score AB
Heluva Good French Onion Dip

Heluva Good French Onion Dip

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates 25% Less Sodium Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.18 oz

McCormick Grill Mates 25% Less Sodium Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.18 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Smart & Final

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cookies and Creme 12 Count 20.3 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cookies and Creme 12 Count 20.3 oz

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack 12 Count 20.3 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack 12 Count 20.3 oz

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.39Mariano's

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