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Publix vs Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Walmart is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Walmart than at Publix.

The breakdown — 2,354 products compared

  • Walmart: cheaper on 2,034 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Walmart on 314 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 6 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.12 at Walmart vs $6.06 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $18.80 on a 20-item basket at Walmart (94¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 94¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Walmart: cheaper on frozen (32%), meat (26%), dairy (22%), beverages (19%), bakery (15%), snacks (15%), ready meals (8%), pantry (5%)

Walmart comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score C
M&M's Caramel Milk Chocolate Candy Sharing Size

M&M's Caramel Milk Chocolate Candy Sharing Size

$7.41Publix
$14.59Walmart
Ingredient score B
Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie - 16g Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 4 oz

Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie - 16g Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 4 oz

$2.53Publix
$4.97Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Bear Naked Good Source of Fiber Peanut Butter Granola Cereal 12 oz 12 oz

Bear Naked Good Source of Fiber Peanut Butter Granola Cereal 12 oz 12 oz

$6.63Publix
$12.99Walmart
Ingredient score C
Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

$3.07Publix
$5.98Walmart
Ingredient score C
Folgers Breakfast Blend Ground Coffee Smooth & Mild Coffee 9 6 Ounce Canister 9.6 oz

Folgers Breakfast Blend Ground Coffee Smooth & Mild Coffee 9 6 Ounce Canister 9.6 oz

$10.29Publix
$19.98Walmart
Ingredient score A
Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce 15 oz

Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce 15 oz

$3.43Publix
$6.65Walmart

Cheaper in Walmart

Ingredient score C
Luigi's Lemon & Strawberry Real Italian Ice 6 fl oz 6 Count (Frozen)

Luigi's Lemon & Strawberry Real Italian Ice 6 fl oz 6 Count (Frozen)

$2.66Walmart
$5.31Publix
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Zero Sugar Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Canada Dry Zero Sugar Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.46Walmart
$12.79Publix
Ingredient score AB
Hero Classic Plain Bagels 5ct 13.2 oz

Hero Classic Plain Bagels 5ct 13.2 oz

$6.72Walmart
$13.29Publix
Ingredient score AB
Hero Everything Bagels 5 Each 13.2 oz

Hero Everything Bagels 5 Each 13.2 oz

$6.72Walmart
$13.29Publix
Ingredient score C
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal

Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal

$2.97Walmart
$5.87Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cheerios Cereal, 8.9 oz

General Mills Cheerios Cereal, 8.9 oz

$2.97Walmart
$5.87Publix

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