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As of October 20, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Safeway.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 58¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at SafewayT-bone Beef Steak Loin Value Pack - 3 lb$35.97 vs $63.96 at Star Market — save $27.99
Biggest saving at Star MarketUSDA Choice Beef Rib Roast Bone In - Weight Between 9-11 Lb (4-5 ribs)$159.90 vs $229.90 at Safeway — save $70.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and Star Market.
| Product | Safeway | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $6.99 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.28 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.67 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.99 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $12.99 | $10.99 |
| Total | $72.33 | $60.18 |
Star Market is $12.15 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Safeway | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy1,439 items | $5.86 | $5.24 | Star Market · 11% |
| Meat1,267 items | $12.72 | $11.37 | Star Market · 11% |
| Pantry3,221 items | $5.87 | $5.25 | Star Market · 11% |
| Beverages3,067 items | $7.50 | $6.81 | Star Market · 9% |
| Ready meals2,190 items | $6.16 | $5.67 | Star Market · 8% |
| Snacks3,116 items | $5.92 | $5.51 | Star Market · 7% |
| Bakery782 items | $6.03 | $5.72 | Star Market · 5% |
| Fresh produce329 items | $4.46 | $4.29 | Star Market · 4% |
| Frozen712 items | $5.90 | $5.86 | Star 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 | Safeway | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,845 items | $2.31 | $2.09 | Star Market · 9% |
| $3 to $1011,327 items | $5.95 | $5.44 | Star Market · 9% |
| Over $102,065 items | $17.22 | $15.78 | Star Market · 8% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Safeway | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A3,234 items | $7.91 | $7.21 | Star Market · 9% |
 Score AB3,859 items | $6.38 | $5.84 | Star Market · 8% |
 Score B4,610 items | $6.05 | $5.56 | Star Market · 8% |
 Score C4,534 items | $6.93 | $6.31 | Star Market · 9% |
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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