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QFC vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, QFC is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at QFC than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 4,768 products compared

  • QFC: cheaper on 2,257 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats QFC on 1,820 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 691 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.09 at QFC vs $6.21 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $2.40 on a 20-item basket at QFC (12¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 12¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • QFC: cheaper on frozen (10%), meat (7%), ready meals (3%), beverages (3%), snacks (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Acme Markets: cheaper on dairy (2%), pantry (2%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in QFC

Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50QFC
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50QFC
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

$1.50QFC
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00QFC
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs Blended Cheese and Herbs 16 oz

Carando Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs Blended Cheese and Herbs 16 oz

$5.00QFC
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

$5.00QFC
$9.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score A
Vive Organic Pure Boost Ginger Wellness Shot 2 fl oz Bottle

Vive Organic Pure Boost Ginger Wellness Shot 2 fl oz Bottle

$2.50Acme Markets
$4.99QFC
Ingredient score C
Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Lemon Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Lemon Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99QFC
Ingredient score C
Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99QFC
Ingredient score B
Nissin Cup Noodles Bistro Sicchuan Garlic Chicken Ramen

Nissin Cup Noodles Bistro Sicchuan Garlic Chicken Ramen

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score C
Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Korean Gochujang Beef Gourmet Noodle Soup 3.10 oz

Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Korean Gochujang Beef Gourmet Noodle Soup 3.10 oz

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99QFC

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