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As of October 20, 2026, Hy-Vee is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Star Market.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 12¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeePompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 68 Ounces$19.99 vs $29.99 at Star Market — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketDunkin' Hazelnut Artificially Flavored Ground Coffee$12.99 vs $19.99 at Hy-Vee — save $7.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Star Market.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.48 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.78 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.48 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.48 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $7.99 | $10.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.69 |
| Total | $48.30 | $57.38 |
Hy-Vee is $9.08 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals1,419 items | $4.84 | $5.23 | Hy-Vee · 7% |
| Bakery444 items | $5.18 | $5.49 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Meat394 items | $6.19 | $6.59 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Fresh produce35 items | $4.80 | $5.05 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
| Frozen359 items | $5.69 | $6.00 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
| Dairy823 items | $4.92 | $5.15 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
| Pantry1,873 items | $5.31 | $5.18 | Star Market · 2% |
| Beverages1,701 items | $6.50 | $6.54 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
| Snacks1,881 items | $5.18 | $5.26 | Hy-Vee · 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 | Hy-Vee | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,872 items | $2.24 | $2.34 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
| $3 to $106,424 items | $5.48 | $5.60 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
| Over $10704 items | $13.64 | $13.91 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,320 items | $5.80 | $5.67 | Star Market · 2% |
 Score AB2,116 items | $5.51 | $5.58 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
 Score B2,838 items | $5.03 | $5.24 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
 Score C2,726 items | $5.66 | $5.85 | Hy-Vee · 3% |
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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