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Ralphs vs Target: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Target than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 3,737 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 2,936 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Target on 556 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 245 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.74 at Target vs $6.31 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $11.40 on a 20-item basket at Target (57¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 57¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Ralphs: cheaper on ready meals (4%)
  • Target: cheaper on frozen (20%), dairy (17%), bakery (16%), meat (15%), pantry (11%), snacks (10%), beverages (8%), baby foods (7%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score A
Botan Calrose Rice

Botan Calrose Rice

$5.29Ralphs
$9.59Target
Ingredient score B
Nutella B-ready Crispy Wafers, 2 ct

Nutella B-ready Crispy Wafers, 2 ct

$2.99Ralphs
$5.29Target
Ingredient score C
Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

$2.50Ralphs
$4.39Target
Ingredient score A
Essentia Purified Water 1 L

Essentia Purified Water 1 L

$1.50Ralphs
$2.49Target
Ingredient score C
NESCAF Caf de Olla, Cinnamon Flavored Instant Coffee, 6.7 oz, 1 Jar

NESCAF Caf de Olla, Cinnamon Flavored Instant Coffee, 6.7 oz, 1 Jar

$7.99Ralphs
$12.59Target
Ingredient score B
Sweet Loren's Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough, Gluten Free & Vegan - 9.6oz/12ct

Sweet Loren's Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough, Gluten Free & Vegan - 9.6oz/12ct

$4.50Ralphs
$6.99Target

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score AB
Ben's Original Ready Rice Basmati Rice Easy Dinner Side 17.3 oz Pouch

Ben's Original Ready Rice Basmati Rice Easy Dinner Side 17.3 oz Pouch

$2.29Target
$4.49Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Starkist Selects Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4.5 oz

Starkist Selects Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4.5 oz

$1.79Target
$3.49Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Jell-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 5.1 oz

Jell-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 5.1 oz

$1.69Target
$3.29Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Ball Park Bun Length Classic Hot Dogs

Ball Park Bun Length Classic Hot Dogs

$2.99Target
$5.79Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Ball Park Frank Hot Dogs

Ball Park Frank Hot Dogs

$2.99Target
$5.79Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Meat Loaf Seasoning Mix 1.5 oz

Mccormick Meat Loaf Seasoning Mix 1.5 oz

$2.19Target
$4.19Ralphs

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