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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Mariano's.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 30¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Mariano'sSimilac 0-12 Months Alimentum Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder 12.1 Ounces$48.99 vs $56.99 at Metro Market — save $8.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketKroger Fresh Natural Pork Shoulder Butt Bone In$14.93 vs $22.43 at Mariano's — save $7.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Mariano's and Metro Market.
| Product | Mariano's | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.59 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.39 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.19 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.69 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $60.34 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $5.82 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Mariano's | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals1,384 items | $5.41 | $4.97 | Metro Market · 8% |
| Snacks1,658 items | $6.00 | $5.54 | Metro Market · 8% |
| Frozen412 items | $5.84 | $5.42 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Pantry2,029 items | $4.64 | $4.30 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Bakery639 items | $5.32 | $5.13 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Beverages2,623 items | $7.57 | $7.29 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Dairy1,317 items | $5.02 | $4.80 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Meat902 items | $8.44 | $8.24 | Metro Market · 2% |
| Baby food337 items | $9.17 | $9.30 | Mariano's · 1% |
| Fresh produce299 items | $3.56 | $3.53 | Metro 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 | Mariano's | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,735 items | $2.25 | $2.09 | Metro Market · 7% |
| $3 to $107,612 items | $5.82 | $5.49 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Over $101,295 items | $16.03 | $15.55 | Metro Market · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Mariano's | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A2,457 items | $5.35 | $5.13 | Metro Market · 4% |
 Score AB2,635 items | $5.58 | $5.26 | Metro Market · 6% |
 Score B3,167 items | $5.71 | $5.38 | Metro Market · 6% |
 Score C3,382 items | $7.46 | $7.13 | Metro 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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