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Smart & Final vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 4,684 products compared

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on 3,202 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Smart & Final on 963 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 519 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.70 at Smart & Final vs $6.26 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $11.20 on a 20-item basket at Smart & Final (56¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 56¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on meat (16%), ready meals (15%), frozen (15%), snacks (9%), bakery (8%), pantry (8%), dairy (8%), beverages (2%)

Smart & Final comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score C
Mission Bbq Memphis Belle Bbq Sauce 15.5 oz

Mission Bbq Memphis Belle Bbq Sauce 15.5 oz

$2.50Smart & Final
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Mission Bbq Texas Twang Bbq Sauce 14.5 oz

Mission Bbq Texas Twang Bbq Sauce 14.5 oz

$2.50Smart & Final
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Mission Bbq Blue Ridge Smoky Mountain Bbq Sauce 15 oz

Mission Bbq Blue Ridge Smoky Mountain Bbq Sauce 15 oz

$2.50Smart & Final
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Bai Molokai Coconut Water Beverage Bottle

Bai Molokai Coconut Water Beverage Bottle

$1.65Smart & Final
$3.29Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cookie Crisp Cereal 10.6 oz

General Mills Cookie Crisp Cereal 10.6 oz

$2.79Smart & Final
$5.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score AB
Ortega Fire Roasted Mild Diced Green Chiles

Ortega Fire Roasted Mild Diced Green Chiles

$1.29Smart & Final
$2.49Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score AB
Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Pokémon Pasta with Chicken In Chicken Broth, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Pokémon Pasta with Chicken In Chicken Broth, 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Campbell's Condensed 25% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75 oz

Campbell's Condensed 25% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Chicken With Rice 25% Less Sodium, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Chicken With Rice 25% Less Sodium, 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Smart & Final

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