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Publix vs Smart & Final: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Publix.

The breakdown — 2,688 products compared

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on 2,199 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Smart & Final on 469 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 20 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.31 at Smart & Final vs $6.07 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $15.20 on a 20-item basket at Smart & Final (76¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 76¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on fresh produce (40%), frozen (19%), meat (19%), bakery (18%), ready meals (15%), snacks (15%), dairy (14%), pantry (11%), beverages (4%)

Smart & Final comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Publix

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
$29.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

$15.49Publix
$29.99Smart & Final
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
$29.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score A
Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

$2.19Publix
$4.19Smart & Final
Ingredient score A
Del Monte Special Blends Peas & Carrots Canned Vegetables

Del Monte Special Blends Peas & Carrots Canned Vegetables

$1.47Publix
$2.79Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Bibigo Seaweed Snack Sesame Flavor - 6 Each

Bibigo Seaweed Snack Sesame Flavor - 6 Each

$2.43Publix
$4.49Smart & Final

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score A
Green Cabbage - 1 99 Pound

Green Cabbage - 1 99 Pound

$1.37Smart & Final
$2.71Publix
Ingredient score B
Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

$5.99Smart & Final
$11.69Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Original Fully Cooked Bacon 2.52 oz

Oscar Mayer Original Fully Cooked Bacon 2.52 oz

$3.99Smart & Final
$7.75Publix
Ingredient score B
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers 1 oz Bags, 12 ct

Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers 1 oz Bags, 12 ct

$4.99Smart & Final
$9.63Publix
Ingredient score B
Guerrero White Corn Tortillas 80 Count 80 ea Bag

Guerrero White Corn Tortillas 80 Count 80 ea Bag

$2.99Smart & Final
$5.75Publix
Ingredient score A
Liquid Death, Still Mountain Water, 6-Pack (12oz Cans), Natural Mountain Source, Infinitely Recyclable Ice-Cold Cans

Liquid Death, Still Mountain Water, 6-Pack (12oz Cans), Natural Mountain Source, Infinitely Recyclable Ice-Cold Cans

$7.49Smart & Final
$14.39Publix

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