Ralphs vs Carrs

Ralphs vs Carrs at a glance

• Ralphs is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Ralphs is 15% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $73.15 at Ralphs and $83.77 at Carrs.

How far apart Ralphs and Carrs prices are

• Within 10%: 1,168 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,519 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,709 items
• Typical gap: 18.2% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at RalphsCore Power Protein Shake, Vanilla, 26g Bottle, 14oz, 12 Pack$39.99 vs $74.99 at Carrs — save $35.00

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  Biggest saving at CarrsDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee$20.99 vs $27.99 at Ralphs — save $7.00

The same basket at Ralphs and Carrs

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Ralphs and Carrs.

Ralphs is $10.62 cheaper on this basket.

Ralphs vs Carrs prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Ralphs vs Carrs on cheap and pricier items

The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.

Healthier groceries: Ralphs vs Carrs

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Ralphs	Carrs	CheaperGap
Score A984 items	$6.02	$6.97	Ralphs · 14%
Score AB1,486 items	$5.95	$7.10	Ralphs · 16%
Score B1,771 items	$5.49	$6.52	Ralphs · 16%
Score C1,683 items	$6.96	$8.27	Ralphs · 16%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.