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As of October 20, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Foodtown.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 39¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at FoodtownFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50.7 Ounces$15.99 vs $27.99 at Star Market — save $12.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketCalifornia Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$16.99 vs $29.99 at Foodtown — save $13.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Foodtown and Star Market.
| Product | Foodtown | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.33 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $2.99 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.49 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal | $6.49 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.69 |
| Total | $57.90 | $50.88 |
Star Market is $7.02 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Foodtown | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce39 items | $4.89 | $4.21 | Star Market · 14% |
| Ready meals927 items | $5.71 | $4.93 | Star Market · 14% |
| Frozen363 items | $6.98 | $6.22 | Star Market · 11% |
| Dairy607 items | $5.79 | $5.24 | Star Market · 9% |
| Snacks1,298 items | $5.28 | $4.80 | Star Market · 9% |
| Pantry1,427 items | $5.14 | $4.81 | Star Market · 6% |
| Beverages1,325 items | $5.92 | $5.70 | Star Market · 4% |
| Bakery400 items | $5.35 | $5.52 | Foodtown · 3% |
| Meat360 items | $6.69 | $6.79 | Foodtown · 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 | Foodtown | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,383 items | $2.23 | $2.15 | Star Market · 4% |
| $3 to $104,961 items | $5.74 | $5.36 | Star Market · 7% |
| Over $10449 items | $15.15 | $13.77 | Star Market · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Foodtown | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,108 items | $5.92 | $5.75 | Star Market · 3% |
 Score AB1,583 items | $5.62 | $5.19 | Star Market · 8% |
 Score B2,080 items | $5.19 | $4.79 | Star Market · 8% |
 Score C2,022 items | $6.00 | $5.55 | Star Market · 8% |
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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