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QFC vs Tom Thumb: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, QFC is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at QFC than at Tom Thumb.

The breakdown — 4,935 products compared

  • QFC: cheaper on 2,404 items — overall winner on average price
  • Tom Thumb: beats QFC on 1,666 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 865 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.10 at QFC vs $6.37 at Tom Thumb
  • Basket savings: save about $5.40 on a 20-item basket at QFC (27¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 27¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • QFC: cheaper on frozen (13%), beverages (9%), meat (5%), snacks (3%), dairy, bakery
  • Tom Thumb: cheaper on ready meals (1%), pantry (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in QFC

Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar Mixed Fruit

Welch's Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar Mixed Fruit

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Super Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker Super Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fruit Snacks Berries 'N Cherries 10 ea Box

Welch's Fruit Snacks Berries 'N Cherries 10 ea Box

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Welch's Island Fruits Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz Pouches - 10ct Box

Welch's Island Fruits Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz Pouches - 10ct Box

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 10 ea Box

Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 10 ea Box

$2.00QFC
$3.99Tom Thumb

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score B
Mccormick Paprika 2.12 oz

Mccormick Paprika 2.12 oz

$3.01Tom Thumb
$5.99QFC
Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

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

$1.29Tom Thumb
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

$1.29Tom Thumb
$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

$1.29Tom Thumb
$2.49QFC
Ingredient score B
Arriba! Medium Fire Roasted Mexican Red Salsa, 16 oz

Arriba! Medium Fire Roasted Mexican Red Salsa, 16 oz

$3.99Tom Thumb
$7.69QFC
Ingredient score AB
Arriba! Medium Roasted Chipotle Salsa, 16 oz

Arriba! Medium Roasted Chipotle Salsa, 16 oz

$3.99Tom Thumb
$7.69QFC

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