Cheapest grocery store in Iowa this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 8 chains in Iowa, 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.

Region: All of Iowa · Des Moines, IA · Cedar Rapids, IA · Davenport, IA · Sioux City, IA · Waterloo, IA · Dubuque, IA

Which store wins this week

Hy-Vee has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (12 of 32 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Jewel-Osco (9), Fresh Thyme Market (5), Gary's Foods (3).

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Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyHy-Vee$0.84/lb Jewel-Osco $1.49/lb
Turkey breastJewel-Osco$1.99/lb Fareway $2.88/lb
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Jewel-Osco$1.89/lb Hy-Vee $1.99/lb
Boneless chicken breastHy-Vee$2.99/lb Gary's Foods $8.99/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksHy-Vee$4.49/lb –
Whole chickenHy-Vee$1.97/lb –
Ground beefJewel-Osco$5.99/lb Gary's Foods $5.99/lb
SteakGary's Foods$3.99/lb Jewel-Osco $5.99/lb
Pork chopsFresh Thyme Market$2.99/lb Gary's Foods $2.99/lb
Pork loin or roastHy-Vee$1.99/lb Jewel-Osco $1.99/lb
BaconHy-Vee$3.99 Jewel-Osco $3.99
SalmonJewel-Osco$7.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $8.99/lb
ShrimpJewel-Osco$4.99 Hy-Vee $5.98
EggsJewel-Osco$1.49 Hy-Vee $2.00
MilkJewel-Osco$2.50 ALDI $2.65
ButterALDI$1.99 Fareway $2.48
Cheese (block or shredded)ALDI$1.59 Hy-Vee $2.50
YogurtHy-Vee$0.59 Jewel-Osco $0.69
Sandwich breadHy-Vee$1.88 Fareway $2.79
CoffeeHy-Vee$6.49 ALDI $8.97
CerealHy-Vee$1.99 Gary's Foods $2.00
PastaHy-Vee$0.88 Gary's Foods $1.25
RiceHy-Vee$2.19 ALDI $2.49
Orange juiceJewel-Osco$3.00 Hy-Vee $3.50
Soda or seltzerHy-Vee$1.00 Jewel-Osco $1.49
BananasJewel-Osco$0.59/lb –
ApplesFresh Thyme Market$0.99/lb Gary's Foods $0.99/lb
PotatoesFresh Thyme Market$0.99 Hy-Vee $1.50
Sweet potatoes or yamsFresh Thyme Market$0.69/lb Fareway $0.77/lb
OnionsFresh Thyme Market$2.49 Gary's Foods $3.99
CarrotsJewel-Osco$1.50 Hy-Vee $1.68
BroccoliFareway$2.77/lb –
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesHy-Vee$1.79/lb Fareway $2.77/lb
Cranberry sauceGary's Foods$1.50 Hy-Vee $2.48
Stuffing mixWalmart$1.48 Gary's Foods $1.50
PieGary's Foods$0.67 Hy-Vee $3.49

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee frozen turkey approximately 10 to 24 lb.$0.84/lb11-15
Jewel-OscoButterball Frozen Whole Turkey 10-24 lbs.$1.49/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Whole Turkey ANTIBIOTIC FREE FRESH save up to $3.00 lb$1.99/lb11-17

Turkey breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoWhole Bone-In Turkey Breast Frozen$1.99/lb11-17
FarewayFareway Bone-In Turkey Breast avg 5-7 lb$2.88/lb11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Bone In Turkey Breast FRESH ANTIBIOTIC FREE$4.99/lb11-17
Gary's FoodsKretschmar Off The Bone Turkey Breast Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties$7.49/lb11-17

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

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoCook's Smoked Shank Portion Ham$1.89/lb11-17
Hy-VeeCook's Super Trim ham portion$1.99/lb11-15
Fresh Thyme MarketFrick's Sugar Cane Cured Shank or Butt Half Ham$2.69/lb11-17
FarewayFareway Whole Boneless Ham$4.88/lb11-21

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee fresh boneless skinless chicken breast 100% natural No antibiotics ever.$2.99/lb11-17
Gary's FoodsKretschmar Chicken Breast Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties$8.99/lb11-17

Chicken thighs or drumsticks (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee True fresh boneless skinless chicken thighs FUEL SAVER EARN 3¢ OFF PER GALLON$4.49/lb11-15

Whole chicken (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee fresh whole chicken 100% natural No antibiotics ever.$1.97/lb11-15

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoFresh 85% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack Ground Fresh Daily$5.99/lb11-17
Gary's FoodsMarket Fresh 85% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack$5.99/lb11-17

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Gary's FoodsMrs. Gurley's Steakhouse Baked Beans 3-3.5 Oz., Selected Varieties$3.99/lb11-17
Jewel-OscoSteakhouse Potato Salad$5.99/lb11-17
Hy-VeeHy-Vee Angus Reserve boneless beef sirloin steak$10.99/lb11-15
Fresh Thyme MarketThomas Farms Grass Fed Boneless Ribeye Steak VALUE PACK$10.99/lb11-17

Pork chops (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketFarm Promise Boneless Pork Chops or Half Cut Boneless Loin Roast ANTIBIOTIC FREE$2.99/lb11-17
Gary's FoodsFAMILY PACK BONELESS PORK CHOPS$2.99/lb11-17
Hy-VeeHy-Vee Midwest Pork bone-in center cut pork loin chop TASTE WHAT PORK CAN DO.$3.99/lb11-15

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeBone-in pork shoulder roast Hormel Always Tender$1.99/lb11-17
Jewel-OscoWhole Boneless Pork Loin Sold in the Bag -Avg Weight 8-12 lbs.$1.99/lb11-17

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHormel Black Label fully cooked bacon 2.52 oz.$3.99
$1.58/oz
11-15
Jewel-OscoDutch Farms Premium Sliced Bacon 16 oz. Single Item Price $4.99$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17
Gary's FoodsJimmy Dean Sliced Bacon 12 Oz. Selected Varieties$3.99
$0.33/oz
11-17
ALDIAppleton Farms Black Forest Bacon 12 oz$4.29
$0.36/oz
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FarewayHormel Black Label Bacon select varieties, 12-16 oz$4.9911-21

Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoFresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Waterfront Bistro 26-30 Ct. Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined,$7.99/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketPier 33 Coho Salmon Fillets previously frozen ANTIBIOTIC FREE$8.99/lb11-17

Shrimp

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoWaterfront Bistro Crab Cakes 5 ct., 17 oz., Frozen, or Coconut Shrimp 9 oz., Frozen$4.99
$0.94/lb
11-17
Hy-VeeFish Market cooked shrimp tail-on, peeled & deveined, 51 to 60 ct., 12 oz. pkg.$5.98
$0.13/lb
11-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoJEWEL EGGS Grade A Large Eggs$1.4911-17
Hy-VeeJust Crack an Egg or Oscar Mayer Scramblers 2.25 or 3 oz.$2.00
$0.67/oz
11-15
FarewayDeviled Eggs 6 ct$3.99
$0.67/ct
11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketVital Farms Large Pasture-Raised Eggs 1 dozen save up to $2.00$4.9911-17
Gary's FoodsEggland's Best Large White Eggs 19 Ct.$5.49
$0.29/ct
11-17

Milk

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoJewel Milk Gallon Individual price $2.99$2.5011-17
ALDIKnoppers Crispy Milk Hazelnut Wafers - 5 Pack 4.4 oz everyday price$2.65
$1.93/lb
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Fresh Thyme MarketA2 Milk Grassfed A2/A2 Milk 59 oz$3.99
$1.08/lb
11-17
FarewayAE Milk Nog half gal$5.2911-21

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDICountryside Creamery Salted Butter Quarters 16 oz$1.99
$1.99/lb
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FarewayFareway Butter select varieties, 1 lb WHEN YOU BUY 2$2.48
$2.48/lb
11-21
Hy-VeeLand O'Lakes butter 8 or 16 oz.$2.99
$2.99/lb
11-15
Gary's FoodsI Can't Believe It's Hot Butter 8-15 Oz. Selected Varieties$2.9911-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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Hy-VeeKraft or Velveeta cheese shredded, chunk or crumbled, 5 to 8 oz. Up to a maximum value of $27.95$2.50
$0.31/oz
11-15
FarewayTillamook Cheese select varieties 6.5-8 oz$3.4811-21
Gary's FoodsAnderson Erickson Cottage Cheese 24 Oz. Selected Varieties$3.99
$2.66/lb
11-17

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee yogurt 6 oz.$0.59
$0.10/oz
11-17
Jewel-OscoYoplait Yogurt 4-6 oz. Select Varieties$0.6911-17
Gary's FoodsChobani Yogurt 4.5-6.7 Oz Selected Varieties$1.0011-17
ALDIFriendly Farms Lowfat 2g Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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FarewayYoCrunch, Too Good, Dannon or Chobani Yogurt select varieties, 4 ct$3.98
$0.99/ct
11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketChobani Yogurt 5.3 oz Dietitian PICK$10.00
$1.89/oz
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee split top bread white or wheat, 20 oz.$1.88
$1.50/lb
11-17
FarewaySara Lee Whole Grain White Bread 20 oz$2.79
$2.23/lb
11-21
Gary's FoodsPillsbury Cookies, Pizza Dough, Filled Crescents or Pull Apart Bread 8-16.5 Oz., Selected Varieties$3.4911-17
Jewel-OscoPepperidge Farm Swirl Bread 14-16 oz. Select Varieties$3.9911-17

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee premium coffee 11 or 12 oz. -1.00 off with digital coupon$6.49
$0.54/oz
11-15
ALDINestle Dark Roast Instant Coffee 7 oz$8.97
$1.28/oz
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Jewel-OscoStarbucks® Coffee 10-11 oz. Baggy Coffee or 10-15 K-Cup® Pod$9.9911-17
Gary's FoodsMaxwell House Original Coffee 22-27.9 Oz. Selected Varieties$11.9911-17
FarewayCameron's Coffee EcoPods select varieties 32 ct$18.97
$0.59/ct
11-21
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
Hy-VeeGeneral Mills cereal 8.9 to 12 oz. -1.00 off when you mix & match 4$1.99
$0.17/oz
11-15
Gary's FoodsGeneral Mills Mid-Size Cereal 8.9-12.0 Oz. Selected Varieties WHEN YOU BUY 2$2.0011-17
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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Jewel-OscoSignature Select Cereal 12-17.3 oz. Select Varieties$3.0011-17
FarewayGeneral Mills Giant Size Cereal select varieties Simple Savings!$6.4811-21

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee pasta 12 or 16 oz.$0.88
$0.88/lb
11-17
Gary's FoodsChef Boyardee Pasta 14.5-15 Oz. Selected Varieties$1.2511-17
ALDIReggano Family Size Angel Hair Pasta 32 oz$1.89
$0.94/lb
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FarewayBarilla Al Bronzo Pasta select varieties 16 oz$2.00
$2.00/lb
11-21
Jewel-OscoSignature Select Pasta 16 oz. Select Varieties$5.00
$5.00/lb
11-17

Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeHy-Vee rice 8.5 oz.$2.19
$0.26/oz
11-15
ALDIMillville Crispy Rice Treats - 8 Count 6.2 oz$2.49
$0.80/lb
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Gary's FoodsMahatma Basmati or Jasmine Rice 214k Selected Varieties$2.9911-17

Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoTropicana Orange Juice 46 oz. or Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust 14.1 oz. Select Varieties When You Buy in Multiples of 2$3.00
$1.04/lb
11-17
Hy-VeeTropicana orange juice 46 fl. oz.$3.50
$0.08/fl oz
11-15
Gary's FoodsTropicana Orange Juice 46 OZ. Selected Varieties$3.50
$1.22/lb
11-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-Vee7UP soda 2 liter$1.00
$0.01/fl oz
11-15
Jewel-OscoPepsi, Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper 2 liters, Select Varieties$1.49
$0.02/fl oz
11-17
ALDIPoppi Raspberry Rose Flavor Soda Can, 12 fl oz 12 fl oz$1.85
$0.15/fl oz
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FarewayPepsi or Mountain Dew Products 6 pk .5 l btls + deposit where applicable WHEN YOU BUY 3$2.96
$0.02/fl oz
11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketZevia Zero Calorie Soda 6 pk, 12 oz NON GMO$4.99
$1.11/lb
11-17
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
Jewel-OscoDel Monte Bananas$0.59/lb11-17

Apples (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketGranny Smith or Fuji Apples save up to $1.00 lb$0.99/lb11-17
Gary's Foods3 Lb. Bag, Selected Varieties Michigan Apples$0.99/lb11-17
Hy-VeeGranny Smith apples$1.68/lb11-15
FarewayHoneycrisp Apples$1.88/lb11-21

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketRusset Potatoes 5 lb bag save up to $2.00, 3 DAY DEAL$0.99
$0.20/lb
11-17
Hy-VeeBetty Crocker casserole potatoes 4 or 5 oz.$1.50
$0.30/oz
11-15
Gary's FoodsBest Choice Russet Potatoes 5 Lb. Bag$1.79
$0.36/lb
11-17
FarewaySimply Shredded or Diced Potatoes select varieties 20 oz$2.98
$2.38/lb
11-21

Sweet potatoes or yams (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketSweet Potatoes$0.69/lb11-17
FarewaySweet Potatoes$0.77/lb11-21

Onions

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketYellow Onions 3 lb Bag$2.49
$0.83/lb
11-17
Gary's FoodsGary's Bakery Onion Bun 8 Ct.$3.99
$0.50/ct
11-17

Carrots

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Jewel-OscoCarrots 2 lb. bag$1.50
$0.75/lb
11-17
Hy-VeeOrganic Grimmway Farms whole carrots 16 oz. pkg.$1.68
$1.68/lb
11-15
FarewayDole Mini Cut Carrots 2 lb$2.77
$1.39/lb
11-21

Broccoli (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FarewayBroccoli Crowns$2.77/lb11-21

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Strawberry Toaster Tarts, 12 ct 20.3 oz$2.03
$0.13/lb
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Grapes (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Hy-VeeRed seedless grapes from California$1.79/lb11-15
FarewayRed or Black Seedless Grapes$2.77/lb11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketRed or Green Seedless Grapes jumbo$2.99/lb11-17

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Gary's FoodsBest Choice Cranberry Sauce 14 Oz. Selected Varieties$1.50
$0.11/oz
11-17
Hy-VeeOcean Spray cranberry sauce 14 oz.$2.48
$0.18/oz
11-15
Jewel-OscoPam Cooking Spray 5-6 oz. or Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 14 oz. Select Varieties$3.0011-17
Fresh Thyme MarketFarmer's Market Organic Cranberry Sauce 14 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$3.99
$0.29/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
Gary's FoodsBest Choice Stuffing Mix 6 Oz. Selected Varieties$1.50
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDIStove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix 6 oz$1.50
$0.25/oz
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Hy-VeeHy-Vee stuffing mix 6 oz.$1.79
$0.30/oz
11-15
FarewayCountry Hearth or Oroweat Stuffing select varieties 12 oz$2.99
$0.25/oz
11-21
Fresh Thyme MarketAleia's Gluten Free Stuffing 10 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$4.99
$0.50/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
Gary's FoodsJ's Snack Pies 4 Oz., Selected Varieties$0.67
$0.17/oz
11-17
Hy-VeeHy-Vee mini fruit pies 6 ct.$3.49
$0.58/ct
11-15
Jewel-OscoSignature Select Pie Shells 16 oz.$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketOld Fashioned Pies select varieties, 8 inch$5.9911-17
FarewayBakery Fresh Pies select varieties, 9"$12.9911-21

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Iowa 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: ALDI (prices as of 11-15), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), Fareway (11-09 to 11-21), Fresh Thyme Market (11-11 to 11-17), Gary's Foods (11-11 to 11-17), Hy-Vee (11-11 to 11-17), Jewel-Osco (11-11 to 11-17), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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