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Publix vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Ralphs is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Ralphs than at Publix.

The breakdown — 3,284 products compared

  • Ralphs: cheaper on 2,084 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Ralphs on 1,168 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 32 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.95 at Ralphs vs $6.43 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $9.60 on a 20-item basket at Ralphs (48¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 48¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Ralphs: cheaper on meat (10%), beverages (10%), snacks (8%), bakery (8%), ready meals (8%), frozen (7%), dairy (6%), pantry (1%)

Ralphs comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score A
Green Giant Extra Sweet Corn on the Cob Mini Ears

Green Giant Extra Sweet Corn on the Cob Mini Ears

$3.31Publix
$6.49Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

$4.09Publix
$7.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips Crispy Reds 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips Crispy Reds 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$3.87Publix
$7.49Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Bush's Best Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans

Bush's Best Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans

$1.93Publix
$3.69Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Icelandic Provisions 15g Protein Skyr - Vanilla 5.3 oz

Icelandic Provisions 15g Protein Skyr - Vanilla 5.3 oz

$1.65Publix
$2.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Wellshire Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Wellshire Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

$4.41Publix
$7.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score C
Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, 8 ct

Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, 8 ct

$2.49Ralphs
$4.87Publix
Ingredient score B
Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

$5.99Ralphs
$11.69Publix
Ingredient score AB
Boar's Head Horseradish Cheddar Cheese

Boar's Head Horseradish Cheddar Cheese

$6.99Ralphs
$13.59Publix
Ingredient score AB
RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

$2.29Ralphs
$4.41Publix
Ingredient score C
Nescafé Clásico Colombia Medium Roast Instant Coffee

Nescafé Clásico Colombia Medium Roast Instant Coffee

$7.99Ralphs
$15.29Publix
Ingredient score A
Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

$3.49Ralphs
$6.63Publix

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