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Publix vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Acme Markets is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Acme Markets than at Publix.

The breakdown — 5,069 products compared

  • Acme Markets: cheaper on 2,971 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Acme Markets on 2,060 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 38 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.80 at Acme Markets vs $6.05 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $5.00 on a 20-item basket at Acme Markets (25¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 25¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Publix: cheaper on pantry (1%), ready meals
  • Acme Markets: cheaper on beverages (8%), dairy (7%), bakery (6%), snacks (5%), meat (4%), frozen (4%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score C
Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 20.4 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 20.4 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

$5.55Publix
$10.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese Croissant Sandwich 19.2 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese Croissant Sandwich 19.2 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

$5.55Publix
$10.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Cento Organic Tomato Paste 4.56 oz 4.56 oz Box

Cento Organic Tomato Paste 4.56 oz 4.56 oz Box

$3.09Publix
$5.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Starbucks Veranda Blend Blonde Roast Ground Coffee K Cups 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea

Starbucks Veranda Blend Blonde Roast Ground Coffee K Cups 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea

$15.49Publix
$29.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Starbucks K Cup Pods Dark Roast Ground French Roast Coffee 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea Box

Starbucks K Cup Pods Dark Roast Ground French Roast Coffee 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea Box

$15.49Publix
$29.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Starbucks Ground Medium Roast 100% Arabica K Cup Pods Breakfast Blend Coffee 32 0.44 oz ea 32 ea Box

Starbucks Ground Medium Roast 100% Arabica K Cup Pods Breakfast Blend Coffee 32 0.44 oz ea 32 ea Box

$15.49Publix
$29.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score B
Guerrero Riquisimas Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco Size, 10 Count

Guerrero Riquisimas Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco Size, 10 Count

$1.99Acme Markets
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score AB
Planters Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz

Planters Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz

$2.50Acme Markets
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score B
Planters Sweet and Spicy Peanuts

Planters Sweet and Spicy Peanuts

$2.50Acme Markets
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score B
Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

$5.99Acme Markets
$11.69Publix
Ingredient score B
Pop Secret Homestyle Microwave Popcorn 3 3.2 oz 9.6 oz

Pop Secret Homestyle Microwave Popcorn 3 3.2 oz 9.6 oz

$3.99Acme Markets
$7.75Publix
Ingredient score C
Nerds Gummy Clusters 5 oz 5 oz

Nerds Gummy Clusters 5 oz 5 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.87Publix

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