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Ralphs vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 6,389 products compared

  • Ralphs: cheaper on 3,387 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Ralphs on 2,132 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 870 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.19 at Ralphs vs $6.54 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $7.00 on a 20-item basket at Ralphs (35¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 35¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

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

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score C
Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

$1.25Ralphs
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score C
Pepsi Zero Sugar Soda Cola 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

Pepsi Zero Sugar Soda Cola 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

$1.25Ralphs
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score C
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Cup, Single Serve Cereal, 2 oz

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Cup, Single Serve Cereal, 2 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score C
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Cup

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Cup

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score C
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac 'n Cheese, 5.6 oz

Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac 'n Cheese, 5.6 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

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

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Pineapple Paradise 14 fl oz Bottle

Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Pineapple Paradise 14 fl oz Bottle

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Superberry 14 fl oz Bottle

Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Superberry 14 fl oz Bottle

$2.00Safeway
$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

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Ralphs

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