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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 Star Market.
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 Star Market — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketCalifornia Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil 25.4 Ounces$19.99 vs $27.99 at Meijer — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Meijer and Star Market.
| Product | Meijer | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.99 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.69 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.59 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.19 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.59 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.19 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.49 | $10.99 |
| Total | $52.75 | $60.18 |
Meijer is $7.43 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Meijer | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen361 items | $5.27 | $6.27 | Meijer · 16% |
| Bakery453 items | $4.70 | $5.26 | Meijer · 11% |
| Dairy700 items | $4.56 | $5.06 | Meijer · 10% |
| Beverages1,839 items | $6.19 | $6.72 | Meijer · 8% |
| Ready meals1,390 items | $4.99 | $5.31 | Meijer · 6% |
| Meat428 items | $6.56 | $7.00 | Meijer · 6% |
| Pantry1,909 items | $4.77 | $5.08 | Meijer · 6% |
| Snacks1,820 items | $5.19 | $5.51 | Meijer · 6% |
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 | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,686 items | $2.14 | $2.26 | Meijer · 5% |
| $3 to $106,695 items | $5.25 | $5.69 | Meijer · 8% |
| Over $10608 items | $14.20 | $15.27 | Meijer · 7% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Meijer | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,254 items | $5.48 | $5.80 | Meijer · 6% |
 Score AB2,022 items | $5.16 | $5.61 | Meijer · 8% |
 Score B2,809 items | $4.97 | $5.36 | Meijer · 7% |
 Score C2,904 items | $5.54 | $6.02 | Meijer · 8% |
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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