Cheapest Grocery Store in Bothell 2026: Real Price Data

We analyzed 125 shared products across Bothell's major chains, and the data is clear. Fred Meyer offers the lowest price on 74 items, while Quality Food Center takes the top spot on four.

Produce Price Gaps

Vegetables and fruits show some of the steepest differences between these two stores. If you are buying onions, apples, or tomatoes, the store you choose changes your total bill significantly.

For example, Jumbo Red Onions cost $1.09/lb at Fred Meyer compared to $2.49/lb at Quality Food Center. That is a 128% difference for the exact same product. Similarly, Large Gala Apple - Each rings up at $1.19/lb at Fred Meyer but $2.49/lb at the competitor, a 109% increase.

Organic options follow the same trend. Organic Red Onions are $1.59/lb at Fred Meyer versus $3.19/lb at Quality Food Center. Even standard white onions show a 101% price gap, costing $0.99/lb at Fred Meyer and $1.99/lb at Quality Food Center.

Everyday Essentials Comparison

Beyond fresh produce, we see consistent pricing patterns in packaged goods and dairy. Fred Meyer dominates most categories, though Quality Food Center wins on a few specific items.

Fresh Roma Tomato prices sit at $1.49/lb at Fred Meyer and $2.79/lb at Quality Food Center.

Where Quality Food Center Wins

Quality Food Center currently offers a lower price on four items. Organic whole vitamin d milk is $3.99 for a half gallon (sale, regular $4.79) versus $4.69 at Fred Meyer, a 15% savings. Sliced medium cheddar cheese is $2.49 for 6 oz versus $3.99 for 8 oz (sale) at Fred Meyer — cheaper per ounce even against the sale price.

The other two — Cheerios Cereal Bars and Kroger Creamy Peanut Butter — carry a lower price tag at Quality Food Center but in smaller packages. Per ounce, Fred Meyer is the better deal on both.

Bottom Line

For consistent savings on produce and pantry staples, Fred Meyer is the clear winner in Bothell based on our data. If you need Organic whole vitamin d milk or sliced cheddar cheese, check Quality Food Center first. Keep in mind that the milk deal depends on a temporary sale, while the produce gaps appear to be standard pricing.

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