ALDI vs Ralphs in Los Angeles: Which Is Actually Cheaper? (2026 Price Data)
We compared six product categories shared between ALDI and Ralphs in Los Angeles. The result was a 3-3 split: ALDI came out cheaper on tomatoes, red onions, and yogurt, while Ralphs won on pasta (per kg), russet potatoes, and bone-in chicken thighs.
The Scoreboard
The picture is closer than a head-to-head matchup suggests. ALDI leans hardest on produce, while Ralphs takes the protein and starches. One important note: nearly every ALDI price below was on sale at the time of comparison, while only the Ralphs chicken was discounted.
| Product Category | ALDI Price | Ralphs Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Tomatoes | $0.65 / lb (sale) | $2.49 / lb | Ralphs 283% higher |
| Alphabet Pasta | $0.57 / 56 g (sale, ~$10.18 / kg) | $0.50 / 7 oz (~$2.52 / kg) | ALDI 304% higher per kg |
| Red Onions | $0.89 / lb (sale) | $1.79 / lb | Ralphs 101% higher |
| Potatoes (yellow vs. russet) | $2.49 / 24 oz (sale, ~$1.66 / lb) | $0.99 / lb | ALDI 68% higher per lb |
| Chicken Thighs (cut differs) | $3.79 / lb (sale) | $1.99 / lb (sale, regular $2.99) | ALDI 90% higher |
| Greek Yogurt (brand differs) | $3.49 (sale, size not specified) | $5.29 / 5.3 oz (sale, regular $5.99) | ALDI lower total price |
Where ALDI Saves You Money
If you are shopping for produce, ALDI is the clear winner this week. Roma tomatoes at ALDI were just $0.65 per pound on sale. In comparison, Fresh Roma Tomato at Ralphs were $2.49 per pound at regular price.
Onions tell a similar story. Red onions at ALDI were $0.89 per pound on sale, while Jumbo Red Onions at Ralphs were $1.79 per pound. On yogurt, the comparison is across different brands and the ALDI tub size was not specified, but Friendly Farms Whole Milk Greek Yogurt at $3.49 still beat the single-serving Oikos triple zero blended Greek yogurt vanilla at Ralphs ($5.29 for 5.3 oz) on total price.
Where Ralphs Takes the Lead
Ralphs had the better price tag on three items, spanning protein and staples. Natural Bone-In Chicken Thighs Value Pack at Ralphs were $1.99 per pound on sale, while Fresh Chicken Thighs at ALDI were $3.79 per pound. The cuts differ — bone-in is typically cheaper than boneless — but at this gap, Ralphs still comes out ahead.
Potato shoppers found similar savings at Ralphs. Russet Potato was $0.99 per pound. The comparable Yellow Potatoes B Size at ALDI cost $2.49 for a 24 oz bag, which works out to about $1.66 per pound — a different variety, but a higher per-pound price either way.
The biggest surprise was in the pasta aisle. The 7 oz (about 198 g) box of Alphabet Pasta at Ralphs was $0.50, or about $2.52 per kg. ALDI's 56 g Alphabets Pasta was $0.57 on sale, which works out to roughly $10.18 per kg — four times the per-weight price at Ralphs, despite the lower sticker price.
Bottom Line
For this shopping trip, ALDI is the better stop for produce — tomatoes and onions are the standouts — and for total spend on a tub of yogurt. Ralphs wins on bone-in chicken thighs, russet potatoes, and — on a per-kg basis — alphabet pasta. Nearly every ALDI price here was a sale, so these gaps may narrow once the promotions end.
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This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 2 stores across 2 chains in Los Angeles.