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As of October 20, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Ingles.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 24¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at InglesOpen Nature Grass Fed Angus Boneless Ribeye Steak - 75 lb$15.49 vs $22.49 at Star Market — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketFilippo Berio Olive Oil Extra Light Tasting - 25.3 Fl. Oz.$8.99 vs $17.98 at Ingles — save $8.99
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Ingles and Star Market.
| Product | Ingles | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.28 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.18 | $5.49 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $4.28 | $3.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.28 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.98 | $3.99 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.00 | $2.50 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.98 | $10.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.78 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.98 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.98 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.48 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.18 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.48 | $10.99 |
| Total | $79.42 | $72.17 |
Star Market is $7.25 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Ingles | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen111 items | $6.13 | $5.62 | Star Market · 8% |
| Snacks145 items | $6.02 | $5.53 | Star Market · 8% |
| Dairy313 items | $5.34 | $5.01 | Star Market · 6% |
| Ready meals543 items | $5.30 | $4.98 | Star Market · 6% |
| Pantry650 items | $4.36 | $4.11 | Star Market · 6% |
| Beverages51 items | $5.64 | $5.34 | Star Market · 5% |
| Meat226 items | $6.69 | $6.82 | Ingles · 2% |
| Bakery243 items | $4.95 | $4.92 | 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 | Ingles | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3494 items | $2.25 | $2.01 | Star Market · 11% |
| $3 to $101,710 items | $5.56 | $5.28 | Star Market · 5% |
| Over $10111 items | $13.21 | $13.51 | Ingles · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Ingles | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A282 items | $5.24 | $5.21 | Star Market · 1% |
 Score AB547 items | $5.18 | $4.91 | Star Market · 5% |
 Score B711 items | $5.33 | $4.98 | Star Market · 7% |
 Score C775 items | $5.15 | $4.94 | Star Market · 4% |
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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