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As of October 20, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Smart & Final.
Meijer wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 42¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at MeijerPompeian Smooth Virgin Olive Oil 68 Ounces$19.99 vs $29.99 at Smart & Final — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 47.3 Fl. Oz.$25.49 vs $30.99 at Meijer — save $5.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Meijer and Smart & Final.
| Product | Meijer | Smart & Final |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $3.69 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.69 | $2.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.59 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.19 | $4.49 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.59 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.19 | $2.59 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.29 | $2.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.49 | $6.99 |
| Total | $52.75 | $53.05 |
Meijer is $0.30 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Meijer | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages875 items | $6.23 | $7.38 | Meijer · 16% |
| Frozen221 items | $5.37 | $6.02 | Meijer · 11% |
| Pantry1,156 items | $4.56 | $4.90 | Meijer · 7% |
| Bakery191 items | $4.93 | $5.25 | Meijer · 6% |
| Snacks811 items | $5.53 | $5.89 | Meijer · 6% |
| Dairy357 items | $4.79 | $5.06 | Meijer · 5% |
| Meat212 items | $6.49 | $6.62 | Meijer · 2% |
| Ready meals914 items | $5.02 | $5.02 | 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 | Meijer | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,008 items | $2.16 | $2.31 | Meijer · 7% |
| $3 to $103,409 items | $5.26 | $5.57 | Meijer · 6% |
| Over $10373 items | $13.90 | $16.09 | Meijer · 14% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Meijer | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A692 items | $5.25 | $5.59 | Meijer · 6% |
 Score AB1,078 items | $5.20 | $5.66 | Meijer · 8% |
 Score B1,455 items | $5.16 | $5.39 | Meijer · 4% |
 Score C1,565 items | $5.46 | $6.08 | Meijer · 10% |
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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