Sacramento Grocery Prices: Week of Mar 15–Mar 21
We compared Sacramento grocery prices from Mar 15–Mar 21 against the week before. Below: what went up, what went down, and where the deals are.
Category price changes
Average price change by grocery category, this week vs. last.
Top deals this week
The biggest sale discounts we found across all stores this week.
| Product | Store | Sale | Regular | Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanos Hot Sauce Sandwich Nashville - 8 OZ | Safeway | $0.99 | $4.99 | 80% off |
| Russet Idaho Potatoes | Raley's / Bel Air / Nob Hill | $0.99 | $4.49 | 78% off |
| Walker's Pies, Mince, Mini | Raley's / Bel Air / Nob Hill | $2.50 | $9.99 | 75% off |
| RUSSELL STOVER Assorted Milk & Dark Chocolate Gift Box 16 Count | Safeway | $3.75 | $14.99 | 75% off |
| Barefoot Chardonnay | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
| Barefoot Pinot Grigio | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
| Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
| Barefoot Pink Moscato | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
| Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
| Barefoot Moscato | FoodMaxx | $2.00 | $6.99 | 71% off |
Store sale rankings
Which stores had the most items on sale this week?
| Store | Products | % on Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Corti Brothers | 44 | 100% |
| Nugget Markets | 156 | 98.7% |
| Safeway | 12,038 | 49.8% |
| Sprouts | 6,541 | 36.1% |
| FoodMaxx | 12,419 | 26.1% |
| Raley's / Bel Air / Nob Hill | 5,094 | 16.5% |
| Smart & Final | 8,175 | 16.1% |
| Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op | 9,251 | 13.7% |
| Sam's Club | 23 | 13% |
| Whole Foods | 5,198 | 12.4% |
| Target | 12,363 | 7.1% |
| Rancho San Miguel | 283 | 4.5% |
| Total Wine & More | 11,987 | 1.7% |
| Trader Joe's | 2,905 | 0% |
| Foods Co. | 14,203 | 0% |
| 99 Ranch Market | 2,286 | 0% |
Produce spotlight
Produce prices move more than anything else in the store. Biggest swings this week:
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Meat & Seafood spotlight
Meat prices shift with sales cycles. Here are the items that moved the most.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Dairy & Eggs spotlight
Dairy and egg prices have been volatile. Here's how Sacramento stores compared this week.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Pantry spotlight
Pantry staples tend to be stable, but clearance sales can create short-term swings.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Frozen spotlight
Frozen food prices are tied closely to promotional cycles. Top movers this week:
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Snacks spotlight
Snack prices fluctuate with buy-one-get-one and multipack deals.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Bakery spotlight
Bakery prices shift with seasonal items and store promotions.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
Beverages spotlight
Beverage prices move with seasonal demand and case-lot sales.
Products with the biggest price swings across multiple stores. Items at fewer than 3 stores are excluded.
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