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Shaw's vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Shaw's is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Shaw's than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 17,430 products compared

  • Shaw's: cheaper on 9,396 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Shaw's on 3,782 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 4,252 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.05 at Shaw's vs $6.43 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $7.60 on a 20-item basket at Shaw's (38¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 38¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Shaw's: cheaper on ready meals (9%), frozen (8%), snacks (7%), pantry (6%), dairy (5%), beverages (5%), meat (4%), fresh produce (3%), bakery (2%)

Shaw's comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Shaw's

Ingredient score AB
O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Sabra Classic Guacamole 8 oz Sleeve

Sabra Classic Guacamole 8 oz Sleeve

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Mission Bbq Texas Twang Bbq Sauce 14.5 oz

Mission Bbq Texas Twang Bbq Sauce 14.5 oz

$2.50Shaw's
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans 30 Flavors - 7 Oz

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans 30 Flavors - 7 Oz

$2.50Shaw's
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score AB
Overjoyed Wafer Rolls Lemon 14.1 Oz - 14.1 OZ

Overjoyed Wafer Rolls Lemon 14.1 Oz - 14.1 OZ

$2.50Shaw's
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Mission Bbq Memphis Belle Bbq Sauce 15.5 oz

Mission Bbq Memphis Belle Bbq Sauce 15.5 oz

$2.50Shaw's
$4.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score AB
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted - 0.75 Oz

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted - 0.75 Oz

$0.50Acme Markets
$1.00Shaw's
Ingredient score AB
Signature Cafe Homestyle Potato Salad - 48 OZ

Signature Cafe Homestyle Potato Salad - 48 OZ

$5.00Acme Markets
$9.99Shaw's
Ingredient score A
Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Canned Sauce, 15 oz

Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Canned Sauce, 15 oz

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49Shaw's
Ingredient score AB
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce Thick and Chunky Canned Sauce 15.5 oz 15.5 oz

Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce Thick and Chunky Canned Sauce 15.5 oz 15.5 oz

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49Shaw's
Ingredient score B
Signature SELECT Orange Soda - 2 Liter

Signature SELECT Orange Soda - 2 Liter

$1.49Acme Markets
$2.93Shaw's
Ingredient score A
Organic Red Onion

Organic Red Onion

$1.49Acme Markets
$2.84Shaw's

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