WinCo is great because it's owned by the employees, so you know the profits are going back to the folks who work there. Safeway is good for more name brand items, and other typically harder to find niche/specialty items(like wider brand name ethnic food items). Albertsons is fine, same as Safeway but IMO slightly worse. Answer from Eldres on reddit.com
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All Day Mom
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WinCo vs. Fry's Phoenix Grocery Store Comparison - Which Grocery Store Is Cheaper? (Spoiler: I saved 32% at WinCo) - All Day Mom
July 19, 2024 - I’ve been grocery shopping at WinCo Foods for 20 years. Every month or so, WinCo parks several full shopping carts inside the entrance showing the total price paid at WinCo vs. local grocery stores. In Phoenix, WinCo compares Fry’s (Kroger) and Safeway/Albertson’s. It’s not even a fair fight, but the carts are usually filled with […]
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Bellingham Herald
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We compared grocery prices for you. This Bellingham store was the most affordable
May 9, 2023 - WinCo Foods came in second ringing up at $15.13 compared with $15.95 last month. WinCo Foods was followed by Fred Meyer at $16.95, Safeway at $17.75, Haggen at $20.85 and Whole Foods Market at $22.45.
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Low-cost Grocery market in portland - Portland Forum - Tripadvisor
Winco does not take credit cards if i remember, but do take debit cards. They will be crowded on week-ends. Florence has a Freddies. and if you buy fresh stuff why not wait? No one has mentioned Safeway and Albertsons. More on tripadvisor.com.sg
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August 11, 2010
Portland, Ore. area grocery price comparison
ABC15: Which Grocery Chain Has the Lowest Prices ABC15 in Phoenix recently compared Winco, Walmart, Fry's, and Safeway with a 15-item checklist. The cheapest was Winco, the most expensive was Safeway, with Walmart and Fry's falling in between (Walmart being the second cheapest). More on retailwatchers.com
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January 16, 2018
Winco vs Safeway vs Albertsons vs ???
WinCo is great because it's owned by the employees, so you know the profits are going back to the folks who work there. Safeway is good for more name brand items, and other typically harder to find niche/specialty items(like wider brand name ethnic food items). Albertsons is fine, same as Safeway but IMO slightly worse. More on reddit.com
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Give me the rundown. What's the cheapest grocery store around here?
WinCo has pretty consistently low prices. More on reddit.com
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Uscourts
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List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)
List of Felon Friendly Employers · This list below shall serve as a starting point for felons and ex-convicts in finding a job after leaving
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Checkbook
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Which Grocery Stores Offer the Best Prices and Quality? - Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook
October 28, 2025 - On average, they were 28 percent more expensive than Amazon Fresh and Walmart and 37 percent more expensive than WinCo. Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet, QFC, Safeway, Target, and Walmart each failed to earn “superior” ratings overall ...
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Texas Real Food
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Safeway vs WinCo Foods: Which Grocery Store is Right for You?
August 11, 2025 - WinCo Foods consistently outperforms Safeway in terms of overall pricing, with customers potentially saving up to 25% on their grocery bills. This significant price difference can translate to substantial savings for families over time.
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HeraldNet.com
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Shopping cart showdown: Which stores have best food prices? | HeraldNet.com
December 18, 2017 - Safeway: $26.63 (5 pounds of potatoes); $41.22 (2 pounds of rice) Trader Joe’s: $25.12 (2 pounds each of rice and carrots); $37.22 (5 pounds of potatoes and 2 pounds of rice) WinCo: $18.69 (5 pounds of potatoes); $31.50 (without butter or potatoes and with 2 pounds of rice)
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ABC15 Arizona
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BEST PRICES: WinCo, Fry's, Safeway or Walmart?
January 16, 2018 - WinCo time and time again came out on top. If you purchased these same items at full price, you'd save 25-percent at WinCo over Safeway.
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Minute Key is the leader in key copying and also provides 24/7 locksmith services if you're locked out of your home or car or need to replace a lock.
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Tripadvisor
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Low-cost Grocery market in portland - Portland Forum - Tripadvisor
August 11, 2010 - both have reasonable prices, perhaps Winco a bit better but if you have to drive to find one, question savings. Then you may get difference answer if my wife responded ... If it's produce you want, I go to the Produce Outlet on 162 and Gleason.
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The Krazy Coupon Lady
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Thanksgiving Turkey Deals: Cheapest (and Free) Options - The Krazy Coupon Lady
3 weeks ago - For the Cheapest Turkey, no Coupon Required: Safeway ($0.39/lb) and Publix ($0.49/lb) offered straightforward low prices in 2025. Regional chains often compete on price without requiring coupons or thresholds. For the Easiest Free Turkey Deal: WinCo only required $125 in one transaction in 2025, making it way more achievable than the $300 - $400 multiweek thresholds at other stores.
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Indeed
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Compare working at Safeway vs WinCo Foods | Indeed.com
Safeway is most highly rated for Work/life balance and WinCo Foods is most highly rated for Compensation and benefits.
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Winco Donut Vs Safeway
October 27, 2025 - Good quality at good prices🌟 All creator-tested, shopper-approved, you’ll actually love · Celebrate Super Brand Day on TikTok Shop! Discover the biggest brands and their best deals of the year—exclusively on TikTok Shop · Beachwaver’s Super Brand Day is here from May 20–26, and ...
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Retail Watchers
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Portland, Ore. area grocery price comparison - Retail Watchers
January 16, 2018 - ABC15: Which Grocery Chain Has the Lowest Prices ABC15 in Phoenix recently compared Winco, Walmart, Fry's, and Safeway with a 15-item checklist. The cheapest was Winco, the most expensive was Safeway, with Walmart and Fry's falling in between (Walmart being the second cheapest).
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Wikipedia
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WinCo Foods - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - WinCo Foods, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain based in Boise, Idaho. WinCo is majority employee-owned, and has retail stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. It was founded in 1967 as a no-frills warehouse-style store with low prices.
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Seattle Pi
seattlepi.com › seattlenews › article › Grocery-Showdown-Trader-Joe-s-vs-everyone-6625678.php
Grocery Showdown: Trader Joe's vs. everyone
November 12, 2015 - Box of store brand toasted oats cereal: $2.12 Trader Joe's: Ties with Fred Meyer for the best regular price, though Safeway gives the deal if you find a club card sale Winner: Trader Joe's and Fred Meyer Lynsi Burton/seattlepi.com ... Store brand spaghetti noodles: $1.09 regular price, 88 cents club card price Lynsi Burton/seattlepi.com ... Package of store brand spaghetti noodles: $1 Trader Joe's: Ties with Grocery Outlet on regular price Winner: Trader Joe's and Grocery Outlet, with WinCo one penny behind.