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Publix vs Wegmans: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 970 products compared

  • Wegmans: cheaper on 831 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Wegmans on 121 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 18 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.78 at Wegmans vs $5.76 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $19.60 on a 20-item basket at Wegmans (98¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 98¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Wegmans: cheaper on frozen (25%), meat (21%), ready meals (19%), snacks (18%), bakery (17%), beverages (16%), pantry (14%), dairy (13%)

Wegmans comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score C
Maruchan Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

Maruchan Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.65Publix
$2.69Wegmans
Ingredient score AB
Fruit by the Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks Variety Pack

Fruit by the Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks Variety Pack

$4.25Publix
$5.99Wegmans
Ingredient score B
SUNCHIPS Harvest Cheddar Flavored Whole Grain Snacks, 7 oz

SUNCHIPS Harvest Cheddar Flavored Whole Grain Snacks, 7 oz

$3.09Publix
$4.29Wegmans
Ingredient score A
Cento Tomato Paste, 6 oz

Cento Tomato Paste, 6 oz

$1.09Publix
$1.49Wegmans
Ingredient score AB
Violet Crumble Honeycomb Candy

Violet Crumble Honeycomb Candy

$2.19Publix
$2.99Wegmans
Ingredient score AB
Popcorners Popped Corn Snacks White Cheddar Flavored 7 oz 7 oz

Popcorners Popped Corn Snacks White Cheddar Flavored 7 oz 7 oz

$3.31Publix
$4.49Wegmans

Cheaper in Wegmans

Ingredient score B
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

$3.99Wegmans
$7.97Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$4.99Wegmans
$9.85Publix
Ingredient score AB
Starkist Wild Caught Light Tuna in Water 6.4 oz Pouch 6.4 oz

Starkist Wild Caught Light Tuna in Water 6.4 oz Pouch 6.4 oz

$1.99Wegmans
$3.87Publix
Ingredient score B
Stacy's Baked Pita Chips Sea Salt 7.33 oz 7.33 oz

Stacy's Baked Pita Chips Sea Salt 7.33 oz 7.33 oz

$2.99Wegmans
$5.75Publix
Ingredient score A
Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

$3.49Wegmans
$6.63Publix
Ingredient score C
Pepsi Diet Soda Cola 2 Liter

Pepsi Diet Soda Cola 2 Liter

$2.49Wegmans
$4.65Publix

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