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Ralphs vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 16% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 1,172 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 953 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Dollar General on 208 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 11 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.97 at Dollar General vs $4.75 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $15.60 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (78¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 78¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dollar General: cheaper on frozen (23%), pantry (20%), beverages (17%), ready meals (16%), snacks (14%), dairy (12%), meat (7%)

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score AB
Jumex Strawberry Banana Nectar From Concentrate 11.3 fl oz

Jumex Strawberry Banana Nectar From Concentrate 11.3 fl oz

$0.59Ralphs
$0.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Jumex Mango Nectar From Concentrate 11 3 Floz

Jumex Mango Nectar From Concentrate 11 3 Floz

$0.59Ralphs
$0.95Dollar General
Ingredient score A
Jumex Guava Nectar, 11.3 oz

Jumex Guava Nectar, 11.3 oz

$0.59Ralphs
$0.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$0.88Ralphs
$1.40Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Totino's the Original Crisp Crust Pepperoni Party Pizza 10.2 oz Bag

Totino's the Original Crisp Crust Pepperoni Party Pizza 10.2 oz Bag

$1.67Ralphs
$2.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Cheetos Minis Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks, 3.63 oz

Cheetos Minis Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks, 3.63 oz

$1.67Ralphs
$2.50Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score B
Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

$1.25Dollar General
$2.49Ralphs
Ingredient score C
McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Taco Bell Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz Packet

Taco Bell Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz Packet

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

$9.95Dollar General
$19.49Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

$2.85Dollar General
$5.49Ralphs

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