Albertsons vs Tom Thumb

Albertsons vs Tom Thumb at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Tom Thumb is cheaper in 3 of 9 aisles, led by fresh produce (7% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Albertsons is 1% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $59.45 at Albertsons and $63.75 at Tom Thumb.

How far apart Albertsons and Tom Thumb prices are

• Within 10%: 3,895 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 6,492 items
• More than 25% apart: 2,704 items
• Typical gap: 14.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at AlbertsonsUSDA Choice Beef Loin Tri Tip Steak - 2 Lb$25.98 vs $43.98 at Tom Thumb — save $18.00

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  Biggest saving at Tom ThumbLamb Leg Bone in Whole - 9 lb$89.91 vs $125.91 at Albertsons — save $36.00

The same basket at Albertsons and Tom Thumb

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Albertsons and Tom Thumb.

Albertsons is $4.30 cheaper on this basket.

Albertsons vs Tom Thumb prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Albertsons vs Tom Thumb on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Albertsons vs Tom Thumb

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Albertsons	Tom Thumb	CheaperGap
Score A3,394 items	$7.17	$7.06	Tom Thumb · 2%
Score AB4,062 items	$5.90	$6.14	Albertsons · 4%
Score B5,020 items	$5.55	$5.83	Albertsons · 5%
Score C5,028 items	$6.38	$6.71	Albertsons · 5%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.