Budget Grocery Basket in Queens 2026: Feed a Family for Less

The Real Cost of a Grocery Run in Queens

Putting food on the table costs different amounts depending on where you shop. We compared community-submitted prices from stores across Queens to see how a standard basket of 11 everyday items stacks up.

As of July 10, 2026, the data shows a clear winner for shoppers sticking to a tight budget.

Comparable Basket Totals

We focused on stores carrying a similar range of products to ensure a fair comparison. Both Walmart Supercenter and Safeway had data for 11 common grocery types, including bread, dairy, meat, and produce.

The difference is significant. The basket at Walmart Supercenter comes in at $13.27 less than the same set of items at Safeway. Note that many of the individual items in both baskets were on sale at the time of submission, so shoppers may see different totals when promotions end.

Where the Price Gaps Are Largest

The total difference is driven by specific categories where prices vary wildly. Here are two items with the biggest gaps in our data.

Chicken Breast

Protein is often the most expensive part of the bill. At Walmart Supercenter, the Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - No Antibiotics by Marketside Butcher was on sale for $6.34 (regular $7.61) for a 3-unit package. This breaks down to roughly $2.11 per unit.

At Safeway, the Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast was on sale at $2.49 per lb. While the sticker price looks lower, the packaging and weight differences make direct unit comparison tricky without specific weight data on the Walmart package. However, the total basket impact remains clear.

Eggs

Egg prices fluctuate often. Walmart Supercenter lists Omega-3 large white eggs by Wild Harvest on sale at $5.97 for 12 units. They also carry Organic large brown eggs on sale for $6.97 (regular $7.82).

Bottom Line

If you are looking to minimize your spend on this specific basket of 11 items, Walmart Supercenter is the clear choice in our current dataset. The $15.11 total is substantially lower than the $28.38 at Safeway. Keep in mind that many of the items compared were on sale at the time of submission — regular-price totals could look different.

Note that Safeway carries some premium brands like Tillamook and Noosa which may explain part of the price difference. If brand loyalty is not a factor, switching stores for these staples could save you over $13 per trip.

Help Us Track Prices in Queens

This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 13 stores across 5 chains in Queens.

You just got real price data that saves you money. Now you can pay it forward.

It takes 5 seconds — snap a price tag or scan a barcode on your next grocery trip. Every price you submit helps hundreds of shoppers in Queens make smarter choices.

Join the shoppers already building Queens' most accurate grocery price database. Download PriceHive, snap your first price, and start saving your community real money.