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As of October 20, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Acme Markets.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 38¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsOpen Nature Whole Turkey Fresh - Weight Between 16-20 Lb$53.82 vs $80.82 at Star Market — save $27.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketUSDA Choice Beef Rib Roast Bone In - Weight Between 9-11 Lb (4-5 ribs)$159.90 vs $199.90 at Acme Markets — save $40.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Acme Markets and Star Market.
| Product | Acme Markets | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.79 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.79 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.99 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.49 | $10.99 |
| Total | $61.38 | $60.18 |
Star Market is $1.20 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Acme Markets | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen715 items | $6.60 | $5.92 | Star Market · 10% |
| Ready meals2,227 items | $5.94 | $5.53 | Star Market · 7% |
| Snacks3,230 items | $5.94 | $5.54 | Star Market · 7% |
| Beverages3,179 items | $7.28 | $6.88 | Star Market · 6% |
| Pantry3,491 items | $5.46 | $5.14 | Star Market · 6% |
| Dairy1,514 items | $5.35 | $5.07 | Star Market · 5% |
| Meat1,325 items | $11.72 | $11.17 | Star Market · 5% |
| Fresh produce375 items | $4.36 | $4.18 | Star Market · 4% |
| Bakery910 items | $5.80 | $5.73 | Star Market · 1% |
The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.
| Price level | Acme Markets | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $33,394 items | $2.30 | $2.18 | Star Market · 5% |
| $3 to $1011,556 items | $5.84 | $5.46 | Star Market · 6% |
| Over $102,136 items | $16.59 | $15.80 | Star Market · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Acme Markets | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A3,495 items | $7.41 | $7.07 | Star Market · 5% |
 Score AB4,020 items | $6.12 | $5.70 | Star Market · 7% |
 Score B4,797 items | $5.83 | $5.49 | Star Market · 6% |
 Score C4,774 items | $6.75 | $6.35 | Star Market · 6% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
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