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QFC vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, QFC is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at QFC than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 5,629 products compared

  • QFC: cheaper on 2,936 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats QFC on 1,846 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 847 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.20 at QFC vs $6.51 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $6.20 on a 20-item basket at QFC (31¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 31¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • QFC: cheaper on meat (9%), bakery (8%), frozen (7%), beverages (6%), dairy (4%), ready meals (4%), snacks (3%), pantry (2%), baby foods (2%)

QFC comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in QFC

Ingredient score AB
Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score C
Sargento Provolone Sliced Cheese

Sargento Provolone Sliced Cheese

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese

Sargento Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Pepper Jack Sliced Cheese

Sargento Pepper Jack Sliced Cheese

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Mozzarella Sliced Cheese 11 Slices

Sargento Mozzarella Sliced Cheese 11 Slices

$2.50QFC
$4.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

$1.25Safeway
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

$1.25Safeway
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Simply Steam Lightly Sauced Antioxidant Blend - Broccoli, Carrots & Peppers, 7 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Simply Steam Lightly Sauced Antioxidant Blend - Broccoli, Carrots & Peppers, 7 oz

$1.25Safeway
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score C
McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

$1.00Safeway
$1.99QFC
Ingredient score A
Mccormick Cinnamon Sticks 0.75 oz

Mccormick Cinnamon Sticks 0.75 oz

$6.02Safeway
$11.49QFC
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Soda 6 pk Bottles 5L

Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Soda 6 pk Bottles 5L

$3.99Safeway
$7.49QFC

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