Safeway vs Acme Markets

Safeway vs Acme Markets at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Safeway is cheaper in 2 of 9 aisles, led by frozen (10% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Acme Markets is 4% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $61.38 at Acme Markets and $72.33 at Safeway.

How far apart Safeway and Acme Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 3,665 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 6,878 items
• More than 25% apart: 2,975 items
• Typical gap: 14.9% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at SafewayLamb Leg Bone in Whole - 9 lb$89.91 vs $125.91 at Acme Markets — save $36.00

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  Biggest saving at Acme MarketsUSDA Choice Beef Top Loin New York Strip Steak Boneless Value Pack - 3.5 Lb$62.97 vs $97.96 at Safeway — save $34.99

The same basket at Safeway and Acme Markets

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and Acme Markets.

Acme Markets is $10.95 cheaper on this basket.

Safeway vs Acme Markets prices by aisle

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

Safeway vs Acme Markets 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: Safeway vs Acme Markets

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

Ingredient score	Safeway	Acme Markets	CheaperGap
Score A3,281 items	$7.89	$7.47	Acme Markets · 5%
Score AB4,056 items	$6.30	$6.19	Acme Markets · 2%
Score B4,882 items	$5.97	$5.80	Acme Markets · 3%
Score C4,784 items	$6.99	$6.80	Acme Markets · 3%

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