Cheapest Grocery Store in Cary 2026: Real Price Data
Where to save on groceries in Cary
Out of five products compared across multiple stores in Cary, Harris Teeter had the lowest price on two items — tying with Food Lion for the most wins.
Big price gaps on key items
Some products vary dramatically in price, even when the brand and size are identical.
| Product | Price at Cheaper Store | Price at More Expensive Store |
|---|---|---|
| Kellogg's breakfast cereal in a cup | $1 (sale) at Food Lion | $3 (sale) at Harris Teeter |
| Peanut butter Peter Pan | $2.69 (sale) at Food Lion | $8 (sale) at Harris Teeter |
| Chobani Greek Yogurt | $4.49 (sale) at Lidl | $10 (sale) at Publix |
| General Mills cereal | $2.47 (sale) at Harris Teeter | $3.19 (sale) at Food Lion |
| Lactaid milk | $7 (sale) at Harris Teeter | $8 (sale) at Publix |
Bottom Line
Food Lion and Harris Teeter are tied for the most low-price wins, but Food Lion leads on two of the biggest savings: cereal and peanut butter. Lidl beats Publix significantly on Greek yogurt. Always check sale prices — the cheapest option can change weekly.
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This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 14 stores across 13 chains in Cary. Prices may have changed since submission.