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Smart & Final vs Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Walmart is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Walmart than at Smart & Final.

The breakdown — 2,687 products compared

  • Walmart: cheaper on 2,031 items — overall winner on average price
  • Smart & Final: beats Walmart on 654 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 2 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.21 at Walmart vs $6.27 at Smart & Final
  • Basket savings: save about $1.20 on a 20-item basket at Walmart (6¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 6¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on bakery (8%), snacks (4%), pantry (3%)
  • Walmart: cheaper on frozen (10%), meat (7%), dairy (6%), beverages (5%), ready meals (3%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score C
Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

$2.99Smart & Final
$5.98Walmart
Ingredient score B
Nissin Foods Top Ramen the Original Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor 3 oz Bag Shelf Stable

Nissin Foods Top Ramen the Original Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor 3 oz Bag Shelf Stable

$0.49Smart & Final
$0.98Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Kikkoman Soy Sauce 1 Gallon Shelf Stable Plastic Bottle

Kikkoman Soy Sauce 1 Gallon Shelf Stable Plastic Bottle

$13.99Smart & Final
$27.29Walmart
Ingredient score B
Kool-Aid Jammers Orange Thunder vs Citrus Champs Artificially Flavored Drink, 10 Pouches, for On-the-Go, on the Bench, or in the Stands, Orange Flavor, No Artificial Dyes, 6 fl oz

Kool-Aid Jammers Orange Thunder vs Citrus Champs Artificially Flavored Drink, 10 Pouches, for On-the-Go, on the Bench, or in the Stands, Orange Flavor, No Artificial Dyes, 6 fl oz

$3.19Smart & Final
$6.21Walmart
Ingredient score A
Lawry's Cracked Pepper, Garlic & Herb Rub, 24.0 oz Bottle

Lawry's Cracked Pepper, Garlic & Herb Rub, 24.0 oz Bottle

$14.99Smart & Final
$28.98Walmart
Ingredient score A
LaCroix Guava Sao Paulo Sparkling Water, 12 Fl Oz, 8 Count Cans

LaCroix Guava Sao Paulo Sparkling Water, 12 Fl Oz, 8 Count Cans

$3.99Smart & Final
$7.71Walmart

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

Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

$1.00Walmart
$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

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

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 5.5 oz

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

Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

$2.98Walmart
$5.89Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Devil's Food Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Devil's Food Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

$1.52Walmart
$2.99Smart & Final

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