Compare stores

vs

Smart & Final vs Giant: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Giant.

The breakdown — 3,830 products compared

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on 2,192 items — overall winner on average price
  • Giant: beats Smart & Final on 1,277 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 361 items

Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Download on the App Store

Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.67 at Smart & Final vs $5.88 at Giant
  • Basket savings: save about $4.20 on a 20-item basket at Smart & Final (21¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 21¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on meat (10%), ready meals (8%), baby foods (6%), bakery (5%), snacks (5%), pantry (4%), dairy (4%), frozen (1%)
  • Giant: cheaper on beverages (2%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score C
Jack Link's Teriyaki Beef Jerky, 8 oz

Jack Link's Teriyaki Beef Jerky, 8 oz

$11.99Smart & Final
$23.29Giant
Ingredient score C
Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky 8 Ounce

Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky 8 Ounce

$11.99Smart & Final
$23.29Giant
Ingredient score B
Silk Peach Mango Dairy Free Vegan Soy Milk Yogurt Alternative Cup

Silk Peach Mango Dairy Free Vegan Soy Milk Yogurt Alternative Cup

$1.99Smart & Final
$3.79Giant
Ingredient score C
Hebrew National Beef Franks in a Puff Pastry Blanket 18.4 oz 32 Count Pack (Frozen)

Hebrew National Beef Franks in a Puff Pastry Blanket 18.4 oz 32 Count Pack (Frozen)

$12.79Smart & Final
$23.99Giant
Ingredient score C
Tony Chachere's Creole Red Beans & Rice Dinner Mix, 7 oz

Tony Chachere's Creole Red Beans & Rice Dinner Mix, 7 oz

$1.99Smart & Final
$3.69Giant
Ingredient score B
Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni, 6.6 oz

Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni, 6.6 oz

$1.99Smart & Final
$3.59Giant

Cheaper in Giant

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

Kraft Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 7.25 oz

$1.00Giant
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

$1.00Giant
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Kraft Thick 'N Creamy Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 7.25 oz Box 7.25 oz

Kraft Thick 'N Creamy Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 7.25 oz Box 7.25 oz

$1.00Giant
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 5.5 oz

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 5.5 oz

$1.00Giant
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Kraft Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner with Super Mario Power-Up Pasta Shapes, 5.5 oz

Kraft Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner with Super Mario Power-Up Pasta Shapes, 5.5 oz

$1.00Giant
$1.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

$3.29Giant
$5.89Smart & Final

Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.

We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.

All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.