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Safeway vs Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Walmart is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Walmart than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 4,509 products compared

  • Walmart: cheaper on 3,740 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Walmart on 761 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 8 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.68 at Walmart vs $6.54 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $17.20 on a 20-item basket at Walmart (86¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 86¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Walmart: cheaper on frozen (26%), meat (23%), dairy (17%), ready meals (15%), bakery (15%), beverages (14%), pantry (13%), snacks (6%)

Walmart comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score A
Stash Earl Grey Black Tea Bags 20 Count 1.3 oz

Stash Earl Grey Black Tea Bags 20 Count 1.3 oz

$3.00Safeway
$5.99Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Dave's Killer Bread 11g Protein 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Organic Sandwich Rolls, 6 ct

Dave's Killer Bread 11g Protein 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Organic Sandwich Rolls, 6 ct

$8.49Safeway
$16.95Walmart
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.12 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.12 oz

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Lawry's Chicken Taco Spices & Seasonings 1 oz

Lawry's Chicken Taco Spices & Seasonings 1 oz

$1.25Safeway
$2.49Walmart
Ingredient score C
4C Iced Tea Mix Raspberry 5.49 lb

4C Iced Tea Mix Raspberry 5.49 lb

$8.99Safeway
$17.89Walmart
Ingredient score B
Whitman's S'mores Caramel Milk Chocolate Candy Bag 7.3 oz (10 Pieces)

Whitman's S'mores Caramel Milk Chocolate Candy Bag 7.3 oz (10 Pieces)

$7.49Safeway
$14.89Walmart

Cheaper in Walmart

Ingredient score C
Kraft Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 7.25 oz

Kraft Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 7.25 oz

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

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Cup

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

Kellogg's Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal Cup

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Cold Breakfast Cereal Cup, 8 Vitamins and Minerals, Kids Snacks, Original, 2.1oz Cup (1 Cup)

Kellogg's Cold Breakfast Cereal Cup, 8 Vitamins and Minerals, Kids Snacks, Original, 2.1oz Cup (1 Cup)

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Breakfast Cereal Cups, Kids Cereal, Family Breakfast, Original, 1.5oz Cup (1 Cup)

Kellogg's Apple Jacks Breakfast Cereal Cups, Kids Cereal, Family Breakfast, Original, 1.5oz Cup (1 Cup)

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Safeway

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