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Meijer vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 19% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 9,086 products compared

  • Meijer: cheaper on 7,390 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Meijer on 1,203 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 493 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.11 at Meijer vs $6.29 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $23.60 on a 20-item basket at Meijer ($1.18 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.18 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Meijer: cheaper on ready meals (23%), bakery (22%), dairy (21%), pantry (19%), frozen (19%), meat (18%), beverages (18%), snacks (14%), fresh produce (7%)

Meijer comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Meijer

Ingredient score B
Idahoan Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole, 4 oz

Idahoan Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole, 4 oz

$1.25Meijer
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score B
Idahoan Scalloped Homestyle Casserole, 4 oz

Idahoan Scalloped Homestyle Casserole, 4 oz

$1.25Meijer
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score A
Minute Maid Berry Punch

Minute Maid Berry Punch

$1.79Meijer
$3.58Safeway
Ingredient score B
Minute Maid Fruit Punch

Minute Maid Fruit Punch

$1.79Meijer
$3.58Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Carton 59 fl oz 59 fl oz

Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Carton 59 fl oz 59 fl oz

$1.79Meijer
$3.58Safeway
Ingredient score C
Pepperidge Farm Frozen Coconut Layer Cake 19.6 oz Box 19.6 oz

Pepperidge Farm Frozen Coconut Layer Cake 19.6 oz Box 19.6 oz

$4.50Meijer
$8.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score C
Ring Pop Party Pack Assorted Flavor Lollipops, 15 ct

Ring Pop Party Pack Assorted Flavor Lollipops, 15 ct

$4.50Safeway
$8.99Meijer
Ingredient score B
Dietz & Watson Chipotle Mayo, 12 oz

Dietz & Watson Chipotle Mayo, 12 oz

$2.50Safeway
$4.99Meijer
Ingredient score AB
Smartwater Vapor Distilled Water Bottle

Smartwater Vapor Distilled Water Bottle

$1.25Safeway
$2.49Meijer
Ingredient score B
Keebler Harry Potter Butterbeer Fudge Stripes Cookies Limited Edition, 9.5 oz

Keebler Harry Potter Butterbeer Fudge Stripes Cookies Limited Edition, 9.5 oz

$1.99Safeway
$3.79Meijer
Ingredient score C
Knorr Soup Mix And Recipe Mix French Onion

Knorr Soup Mix And Recipe Mix French Onion

$1.50Safeway
$2.79Meijer
Ingredient score C
Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix 1.4 oz

Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix 1.4 oz

$1.50Safeway
$2.79Meijer

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