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Ralphs vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 5,402 products compared

  • Ralphs: cheaper on 2,482 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Ralphs on 2,115 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 805 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.13 at Ralphs vs $6.28 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $3.00 on a 20-item basket at Ralphs (15¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 15¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Ralphs: cheaper on ready meals (8%), meat (7%), beverages (3%), frozen (2%), snacks (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Acme Markets: cheaper on pantry (3%), dairy (2%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score C
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

$5.00Ralphs
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

$5.00Ralphs
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00Ralphs
$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

$5.00Ralphs
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Corn Pops Original 13.1oz

Kellogg's Corn Pops Original 13.1oz

$3.50Acme Markets
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

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

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar Mixed Fruit

Welch's Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar Mixed Fruit

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Ralphs

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