Cheapest grocery store in Merced, CA this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 11 chains in Merced, CA, compared item by item. Per-pound prices are compared only with per-pound prices; where the ad gives a size, the per-unit price (per lb, oz, fl oz or count) is shown under the price.

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Which store wins this week

Smart & Final has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (6 of 30 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Save Mart (5), Vallarta Supermarkets (5), Safeway (4).

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This week's ads in Merced, CA

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyGrocery Outlet$0.29/lb Safeway $0.49/lb
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Save Mart$2.99/lb Vallarta Supermarkets $6.49/lb
Boneless chicken breastVallarta Supermarkets$2.49/lb Safeway $2.99/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksFoodMaxx$0.99/lb Vallarta Supermarkets $1.19/lb
Whole chickenSmart & Final$0.99/lb –
Ground beefRaley's$6.97/lb Save Mart $6.99/lb
SteakVallarta Supermarkets$5.99/lb FoodMaxx $8.99/lb
Pork loin or roastSafeway$2.49/lb Smart & Final $2.99/lb
BaconSmart & Final$3.99 Save Mart $4.99
SalmonSmart & Final$10.99/lb Save Mart $10.99/lb
ShrimpSave Mart$4.99/lb Vallarta Supermarkets $5.99/lb
EggsSafeway$2.99 Vallarta Supermarkets $3.99
ButterGrocery Outlet$1.99 Save Mart $3.50
Cheese (block or shredded)Raley's$2.99 Vallarta Supermarkets $3.49
YogurtSafeway$0.39 Cardenas Markets $0.69
Sandwich breadSmart & Final$1.99 FoodMaxx $2.99
CoffeeSmart & Final$5.99 Safeway $7.99
CerealSmart & Final$2.49 Cardenas Markets $3.49
PastaSmart & Final$0.99 Cardenas Markets $3.00
RiceFoodMaxx$5.99 Vallarta Supermarkets $6.49
Orange juiceSave Mart$2.99 Safeway $5.99
Soda or seltzerCardenas Markets$0.99 Raley's $3.00
BananasGrocery Outlet$0.50/lb Smart & Final $0.59/lb
ApplesSafeway$0.99/lb Smart & Final $1.29/lb
PotatoesSave Mart$1.50 Raley's $2.97
Sweet potatoes or yamsSave Mart$2.49/lb Vallarta Supermarkets $4.99/lb
OnionsVallarta Supermarkets$0.39/lb Smart & Final $0.88/lb
BroccoliVallarta Supermarkets$0.79/lb Safeway $2.99/lb
StrawberriesSave Mart$3.33 –
GrapesFoodMaxx$1.99/lb Save Mart $1.99/lb
Cranberry sauceSprouts Farmers Market$5.00 –
Stuffing mixWalmart$1.48 Sprouts Farmers Market $4.49
PieVallarta Supermarkets$4.49 Save Mart $7.99

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Grocery Outletfrozen turkey with $50 purchase**$0.29/lb11-17
SafewaySignature SELECT® Whole Turkey Grade A, Frozen$0.49/lb11-17
Save MartHoneysuckle White Whole Turkey Frozen, 12-22 lbs.$0.49/lb11-17
Raley'sRaley's Frozen Whole Turkey Grade A$0.87/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsBAFAR TURKEY HAM OR HEAD CHEESE / JAMON DE PAVO BAFAR Y QUESO DE PUERCO BAFAR$4.99/lb11-17

Ham (spiral or bone-in) (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartFarmer John Smoked Whole Ham Bone-In, 14-18 lb.$2.99/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsFud Ham Regular or Low Sodium / JAMON ORIGINAL REGULAR Y BAJO EN SODIO$6.49/lb11-17

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Vallarta SupermarketsBoneless Chicken Breast / PECHUGA DE POLLO SIN HUESO$2.49/lb11-17
SafewayFoster Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Available in the Butcher Block.$2.99/lb11-17
Save MartFresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Maxx Pack$2.99/lb11-17
Raley'sFoster Farms Simply Raised Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Air-chilled. Choose from Fillets, Thin Sliced Fillets or Tenders.$6.99/lb11-17

Chicken thighs or drumsticks (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodMaxxFoster Farms Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters Sold in a 10 lb. Bag $9.90 ea.$0.99/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsChicken Drumsticks / PIERNITAS DE POLLO Y SIN PREPARAR Marinated and Non Marinated$1.19/lb11-17
Raley'sRaley's Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks No Antibiotics Ever$1.47/lb11-17

Whole chicken (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalFoster Farms Fresh Whole Chickens or Drumsticks Value Pack Limit 4$0.99/lb11-17

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Raley'sRaley's Fresh 93% Lean Ground Beef Large Pack$6.97/lb11-17
Save MartFresh Ground Beef 80% Lean Maxx Pack$6.99/lb11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketGoodness Grazecious Grass-Fed Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef 48 oz. Value pack.$8.99/lb11-17

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Vallarta SupermarketsChoice Beef Shoulder Clod Steak or Roast / ESPALDILLA DE RES EN BISTEC O TROZO$5.99/lb11-17
FoodMaxxBeef Boneless Ribeye Steak Maxx Pack Filete Ribeye$8.99/lb11-17
SafewayUSDA Choice Boneless Beef Tri Tip Steak$9.99/lb11-17
Save MartBeef New York Steak Bone-In, Maxx Pack$9.99/lb11-17
Raley'sRaley's New York Steak USDA Choice Beef Bone-in$14.99/lb11-17

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
SafewaySignature SELECT® Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Sold whole in a bag.$2.49/lb11-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Roast Trozo de Lomo de Puerco sin Hueso$2.99/lb11-17
Save MartFresh Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone-In, Sold in the Bag$2.99/lb11-17

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalHoffy Sliced Bacon with Digital Coupon Savings 12 oz. Selected Varieties - $1.00 Digital Coupon Savings$3.99
$0.33/oz
11-17
Save MartFarmer John Bacon 10-12 oz., select varieties$4.9911-17
Vallarta SupermarketsBar-S Hardwood Bacon Selected Varieties, 12 oz., Foster Farms Chicken Franks, 3 lb., Milos Tea, Selected Varieties, 128 oz., Danimals Squ$4.99
$0.42/oz
11-17
Raley'sOscar Mayer Bacon Selected varieties 12 oz.$6.99
$0.58/oz
11-17

Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalFiletes de Atlantic Salmon Farm Raised Filetes de Atlantic Salmon$10.99/lb11-17
Save MartVerlasso Fresh Atlantic Salmon Whole Fillet Farm Raised$10.99/lb11-17

Shrimp (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartLarge Raw Shrimp 21/30 ct. EZ Peel Frozen, Sold in a 2 lb. bag$4.99/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsLarge Head on Shrimp / GRANDO CON CABEZA 20/30 Count$5.99/lb11-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street or Sail Jumbo Raw Shrimp 26/30 ct. Peeled, Deveined with Tail On, Sold Frozen in a 2 lb. Bag for $15.98 Camarónes$7.99/lb11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketWild Pat Wild-Caught Peeled & Deveined Raw Red Argentine Shrimp 30/40 ct. Previously frozen. Also sold in a 1 lb. frozen bag.$11.99/lb11-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
SafewayLucerne® Cage Free Eggs 18-ct. Large, Grade AA$2.9911-17
Vallarta SupermarketsCalifornia Ranch Grade AA Medium White Eggs 60 Count$3.99
$0.07/ct
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic or Vital Farms Pasture Raised Eggs Large, brown, grade A, 12 ct.$4.99
$0.42/ct
11-17
Raley'sEggland's Best Cage Free Eggs, Challenge Butter or Simply Potatoes Eggland's Best Grade AA dozen or selected varieties of Challenge 8 oz. or 13 oz. or Simply Potatoes 20 oz. Limit 4.$5.00
$0.62/oz
11-17
Save MartVital Farms Pasture-Raised Large Grade A Eggs 1 dozen$6.9711-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Grocery OutletVital Farms Grass-Fed Butter 8 oz. save up to 64%$1.99
$0.25/oz
11-17
Save MartLand O'Lakes Butter 13-16 oz., select varieties$3.5011-17
Raley'sLand O' Lakes Butter Selected varieties 16 oz. BUY 2 OR MORE$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17
SafewayDanish Creamery Butter 8-oz. Selected varieties. Member Price$3.9911-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketNancy's Organic Butter Select varieties, 8 oz.$4.99
$0.62/oz
11-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street Butter 3/1 lb. Selected Varieties Club Size$7.99
$7.99/lb
11-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Raley'sTillamook Cheese Selected varieties 6 oz. to 8 oz.$2.99
$0.50/oz
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsJoseph Farms Cheese Block, Shredded or Balls, Selected Varieties, 1 lb., Lactaid Milk, Selected Varieties, 64 oz., Coffeemate Coffee Fla$3.49
$3.49/lb
11-17
Save MartSunnyside Farms Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese 16 oz., select varieties$4.99
$4.99/lb
11-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street Shredded Cheese 2 lb. Selected Varieties$5.99
$3.00/lb
11-17
Grocery OutletSimplyGO Chunk Cheese 2 lb. Assorted varieties.$5.99
$3.00/lb
11-17

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
SafewayYoplait Yogurt 4 to 6 oz. Selected varieties.$0.39
$0.07/oz
11-17
Cardenas MarketsYogurt Yoplait Yogurt, 6-7 oz$0.6911-17
Raley'sChobani Greek, Less Sugar or Zero Sugar Yogurt Selected varieties. 5.3 oz.$10.00
$1.89/oz
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalFirst Street Sandwich Bread 24 oz. Selected Varieties$1.99
$1.33/lb
11-17
FoodMaxxBimbo Sandwich Bread 24 oz., select varieties$2.99
$1.99/lb
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsBimbo Sandwich Bread White, Wheat, Double Fiber or Cero Cero, 20-24 oz., Marinela Gansito, Pinguinos, Chocoroles or Submarinos Multipack, 9$2.9911-17
Save MartDave's Killer Bread Organic Bread or Buns 17.6-27 oz, select varieties$4.9911-17
Raley'sNob Hill Trading Co. Pugliese Bread or Better Butter Pugliese Bread 20 oz., or selected varieties of Better Butter 3 oz. to 5.7 oz. In our Bakery.$5.00
$4.00/lb
11-17
SafewayNature's Own Loaf Bread 20-oz. Selected varieties. Member Price: $2.50 ea.$5.0011-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Take & Bake Bread Select varieties, 14 oz.$10.00
$0.71/oz
11-17

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalKeurig K-Cup Single Serve Coffee with Digital Coupon Savings 10 ct. Selected Varieties -$4.00 Digital Coupon Savings$5.99
$0.60/ct
11-17
SafewayNescafé Instant Coffee 6 to 7-oz. Selected varieties.$7.9911-17
Save MartDutch Bros, Starbucks or Pacific Coast Café Coffee 11-12 oz. or K-Cups 10-12 ct., select varieties$7.9911-17
Raley'sPeet's Coffee Selected varieties of Ground or Whole Bean 10.5 oz. or K-Cups or Capsules 10 count.$8.99
$0.86/oz
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsFolgers Classic Ground Roast Coffee Selected Variety Only, 25.9 oz.$13.99
$8.64/lb
11-17
Grocery OutletLavazza Dolcevita Classico Medium Roast Ground Coffee 2 lb.$14.99
$7.50/lb
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketGroundwork Organic Whole Bean Coffee Select varieties, 12 oz.$16.99
$1.42/oz
11-17
CostcoCrafted Classics Coffee K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 72ct K-Cup Pods $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • Variety Pack of Exceptional Coffee FEATURED SAVINGS$32.99
$0.46/ct
11-15

Cereal

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalKellogg's Cereal 8.8-16.1 oz. Selected Varieties$2.4911-17
Cardenas MarketsMezcla Krusteaz Cereales General Mills Crumb Cake and Muffin Mix, 21 oz 10.4-12 oz, Selected Varieties$3.4911-17
Raley'sKellogg's Kids Cereal Selected varieties. 8.8 oz. to 12 oz.$7.00
$0.80/oz
11-17

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Smart & FinalBarilla Pasta 16 oz. Selected Varieties$0.99
$0.99/lb
11-17
Cardenas MarketsPasta Knorr Soup Mix, 3.5 oz Selected Varieties$3.00
$0.86/oz
11-17
Raley'sBarilla Pasta Selected varieties 12 oz. to 16 oz.$5.00
$0.42/oz
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsEssential Everyday Pasta Selected Varieties, 12-16 oz.$5.0011-17

Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodMaxxGolden Star Jasmine Rice 5 lb.$5.99
$1.20/lb
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsMahatma Jasmine Rice 5 lb.$6.49
$1.30/lb
11-17
Save MartMahatma Long Grain Rice 5 lb.$6.99
$1.40/lb
11-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street Extra Fancy Long Grain Rice 50 lb. Club Size$17.99
$0.36/lb
11-17

Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartFlorida's Natural Orange Juice 52 oz., select varieties$2.99
$0.92/lb
11-17
SafewaySimply or Simply Light Orange Juice 46-oz. Selected varieties.$5.9911-17
Smart & FinalFlorida's Natural 100% Orange Juice 89 oz. Selected Varieties +CRV$6.99
$1.26/lb
11-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Cardenas MarketsChicharrón El Comal Refrescos Coca-Cola Chicharrón El Comal Pinwheels, 5 oz Refrescos Coca-Cola Beverages, 1.25 Liters$0.99
$0.20/oz
11-17
Raley'sLa Colombe Draft Latte or Poppi Prebiotic Soda Selected varieties of La Colombe 11 oz. or Poppi 12 oz.$3.00
$0.27/oz
11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsCoca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite or Fanta 6 Pack, .5 Liter$3.75
$0.02/fl oz
11-17
Smart & FinalCoca-Cola 2 lt. Selected Varieties +CRV$5.0011-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketPoppi Prebiotic Soda Select varieties, 4 pk., 12 fl. oz.$5.99
$0.12/fl oz
11-17
FoodMaxxCoca-Cola Products 12 pack 12 oz., select varieties +CRV in CA Mix & Match WHEN YOU BUY 4$6.99
$0.78/lb
11-17
SafewayCoca-Cola 10-pack, 7.5-oz. cans., smartwater 6-pack, 16.9-oz. Selected varieties.$6.9911-17
CostcoPoppi Soda, Juicy Hits Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 18-count $5 savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • 6 - Strawberry Lemon • 6 - Cherry Limeade • 6 - Ra FEATURED SAVINGS$14.99
$1.25/fl oz
11-15

Bananas (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Grocery OutletDole Bananas save up to 50%$0.50/lb11-17
Smart & FinalChiquita Bananas$0.59/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsMexican Banana Leaf$0.99/lb11-17

Apples (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
SafewayLarge Fuji Apples or Navel Oranges$0.99/lb11-17
Smart & FinalGranny Smith or Red Delicious Apples Manzanas Granny Smith o Red Delicious EVERYDAY LOW PRICES$1.29/lb11-17
Raley'sNavel Oranges or Fuji or Opal Apples$1.47/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsLarge Gala and Granny Smith Apple$1.49/lb11-17
Save MartHoneycrisp Apples$2.49/lb11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketLucy™ Glo or Lucy™ Rose Apples$3.98/lb11-17

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartIdahoan Potatoes 4 oz. or Campbell's Gravy 10.5 oz. select varieties$1.50
$0.38/oz
11-17
Raley'sRaley's 5-lb. Bag Idaho Potatoes Perfect for your game time snacks!$2.9711-17
Smart & FinalFirst Street Frozen Potatoes or Tater Treats 32 oz., Selected Varieties$3.49
$1.75/lb
11-17
SafewaySimply Potatoes 20-oz. Selected varieties. Member Price: $3.50 ea. EARN 2x POINTS$7.0011-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketOrganic Russet or Gold Potatoes 8lb. Bag Just $1* per pound!$8.00
$1.00/lb
11-17

Sweet potatoes or yams (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartSweet Potatoes or Red Garnet Yams$2.49/lb11-17
Vallarta SupermarketsMexican Candied Yam / CAMOTE ENMIELADO$4.99/lb11-17

Onions (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Vallarta SupermarketsFresh Brown Onions$0.39/lb11-17
Smart & FinalWhite Onions Cebollas Blancas$0.88/lb11-17
FoodMaxxWhite Onions$0.99/lb11-17

Broccoli (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Vallarta SupermarketsBroccoli Crown$0.79/lb11-17
SafewayBroccoli Crowns$2.99/lb11-17

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Save MartStrawberries 1 lb. or Blackberries or Raspberries 6 oz. Fresas, Frambuesas o Zarzamoras$3.33
$3.33/lb
11-17

Grapes (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodMaxxRed Seedless Grapes$1.99/lb11-17
Save MartGreen or Red Seedless Grapes$1.99/lb11-17

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Canned Cranberry Sauce or Pumpkin Select varieties, 14 or 15 oz.$5.00
$0.33/oz
11-17

Stuffing mix

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
WalmartStove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 Box, for Dinner Sides and Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, 6 oz$1.48
$0.25/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Herb Seasoned Stuffing 10 oz.$4.49
$0.45/oz
11-17
Raley'sStove Top Stuffing Selected varieties 6 oz.$5.00
$0.83/oz
11-17
CostcoBacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast w/ Italian Sausage Stuffing, 7 lb Total $35 manufacturer's savings is valid 11/01/26 through 11/30/26. While supplies last. • Turducken Roast w/ Stuffing • 7 l FEATURED SAVINGS$135
$19.28/lb
11-15

Pie

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Vallarta Supermarkets8" Jessie's Harvest Apple Pie 22 oz.$4.49
$3.27/lb
11-17
Save MartApple or Apple Crumble Pie 8 inch, select varieties$7.9911-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Purple Sweet Potato Pie 8 in. Everyday low price$9.9911-17

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Merced, CA and match the sale items to common staples. A price is the advertised sale price; multi-buy deals (2 for $5) are shown per item, and some need the store's loyalty card. BJ's and Trader Joe's prices come from their online catalogs and have no end date; Trader Joe's prices are everyday prices, not sales. Each row shows the cheapest matching item at that store, so sizes and brands differ: check the item name. Prices can vary by store within a chain.

Ads checked 2026-11-15: Cardenas Markets (11-11 to 11-17), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), FoodMaxx (11-04 to 11-17), Grocery Outlet (11-11 to 11-17), Raley's (11-11 to 11-17), Safeway (11-11 to 11-17), Save Mart (11-11 to 11-17), Smart & Final (11-11 to 11-17), Sprouts Farmers Market (11-11 to 11-17), Vallarta Supermarkets (11-11 to 11-17), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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