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Meijer vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 21% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Publix.

The breakdown — 4,881 products compared

  • Meijer: cheaper on 4,380 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Meijer on 487 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 14 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.79 at Meijer vs $6.07 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $25.60 on a 20-item basket at Meijer ($1.28 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.28 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Meijer: cheaper on fresh produce (30%), ready meals (24%), frozen (24%), bakery (23%), meat (22%), dairy (21%), beverages (21%), pantry (19%), snacks (18%)

Meijer comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Meijer

Ingredient score C
General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios Giant Size Cereal

General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios Giant Size Cereal

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills REESE'S PUFFS Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal Giant Size

General Mills REESE'S PUFFS Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal Giant Size

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cheerios Giant Size Cereal 20 oz

General Mills Cheerios Giant Size Cereal 20 oz

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Giant Size Cereal

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Giant Size Cereal

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills Lucky Charms Giant Size Cereal

General Mills Lucky Charms Giant Size Cereal

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix
Ingredient score C
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Giant Size 27 oz

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Giant Size 27 oz

$4.99Meijer
$9.97Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score B
Gm Fruit Gushers Strawberry Splash and Tropical Flavors 20.8 oz Pouches 16 oz

Gm Fruit Gushers Strawberry Splash and Tropical Flavors 20.8 oz Pouches 16 oz

$4.25Publix
$8.49Meijer
Ingredient score AB
Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar 6.35 oz Bar

Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar 6.35 oz Bar

$2.77Publix
$5.49Meijer
Ingredient score A
Organic Bananas, 5-8 ct

Organic Bananas, 5-8 ct

$0.40Publix
$0.79Meijer
Ingredient score B
Crush Orange Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Crush Orange Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$4.65Publix
$8.99Meijer
Ingredient score A
Bananas Est - 0 45 Pound

Bananas Est - 0 45 Pound

$0.29Publix
$0.55Meijer
Ingredient score B
Velveeta Mini Blocks Original Cheese 5ct 5 oz

Velveeta Mini Blocks Original Cheese 5ct 5 oz

$3.65Publix
$6.79Meijer

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