Mariano's vs Tom Thumb

Mariano's vs Tom Thumb at a glance

• Mariano's is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Mariano's is 7% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $60.34 at Mariano's and $63.75 at Tom Thumb.

How far apart Mariano's and Tom Thumb prices are

• Within 10%: 1,631 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,354 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,141 items
• Typical gap: 14.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Mariano'sThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$21.99 vs $32.99 at Tom Thumb — save $11.00

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  Biggest saving at Tom ThumbColumbus Charcuterie Tasting Board - 12.5 Oz$11.99 vs $18.99 at Mariano's — save $7.00

The same basket at Mariano's and Tom Thumb

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Mariano's and Tom Thumb.

Mariano's is $3.41 cheaper on this basket.

Mariano's vs Tom Thumb prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Mariano's vs Tom Thumb on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Mariano's vs Tom Thumb

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Mariano's	Tom Thumb	CheaperGap
Score A937 items	$5.79	$6.27	Mariano's · 8%
Score AB1,457 items	$5.77	$6.13	Mariano's · 6%
Score B1,790 items	$5.39	$5.71	Mariano's · 6%
Score C1,813 items	$6.87	$7.52	Mariano's · 9%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.