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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 Jewel-Osco.
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 Jewel-OscoT-bone Beef Steak Loin Value Pack - 3 lb$35.97 vs $63.96 at Star Market — save $27.99
Biggest saving at Star MarketMaxwell House Original Medium Roast Ground Coffee$18.99 vs $34.99 at Jewel-Osco — save $16.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jewel-Osco and Star Market.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.99 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.79 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $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 | $5.79 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.99 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| Total | $67.71 | $60.18 |
Star Market is $7.53 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks3,387 items | $6.19 | $5.51 | Star Market · 11% |
| Beverages3,151 items | $7.36 | $6.85 | Star Market · 7% |
| Pantry3,581 items | $5.61 | $5.24 | Star Market · 7% |
| Ready meals2,225 items | $5.98 | $5.63 | Star Market · 6% |
| Fresh produce336 items | $4.04 | $4.27 | Jewel-Osco · 5% |
| Bakery809 items | $5.80 | $5.56 | Star Market · 4% |
| Dairy1,503 items | $5.42 | $5.19 | Star Market · 4% |
| Frozen734 items | $6.02 | $5.86 | Star Market · 3% |
| Meat1,232 items | $11.39 | $11.34 | Same |
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 | Jewel-Osco | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $33,320 items | $2.30 | $2.17 | Star Market · 6% |
| $3 to $1011,669 items | $5.87 | $5.47 | Star Market · 7% |
| Over $102,082 items | $16.73 | $15.96 | Star Market · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A3,390 items | $7.31 | $7.13 | Star Market · 3% |
 Score AB4,080 items | $6.10 | $5.70 | Star Market · 7% |
 Score B4,865 items | $5.94 | $5.52 | Star Market · 7% |
 Score C4,736 items | $6.83 | $6.34 | Star Market · 7% |
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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