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As of October 20, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Target than at Star Market.
Target wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 16¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at TargetLa Tourangelle Oil Avocado - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$11.99 vs $19.99 at Star Market — save $8.00
Biggest saving at Star MarketLiquid I.V. Sugar Free Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix - 15 Count$24.99 vs $30.42 at Target — save $5.43
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Target and Star Market.
| Product | Target | 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 | $1.89 | $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 | $3.69 | $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 | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.19 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $3.69 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.19 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.49 | $10.99 |
| Total | $51.55 | $60.18 |
Target is $8.63 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Target | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen246 items | $5.54 | $6.56 | Target · 16% |
| Bakery256 items | $4.49 | $5.27 | Target · 15% |
| Meat272 items | $6.71 | $7.40 | Target · 9% |
| Ready meals825 items | $5.27 | $5.61 | Target · 6% |
| Pantry906 items | $5.51 | $5.19 | Star Market · 6% |
| Dairy299 items | $5.38 | $5.63 | Target · 4% |
| Beverages1,088 items | $6.49 | $6.69 | Target · 3% |
| Snacks1,311 items | $5.86 | $5.76 | Star Market · 2% |
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 | Target | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3955 items | $2.28 | $2.41 | Target · 6% |
| $3 to $103,794 items | $5.23 | $5.84 | Target · 10% |
| Over $10503 items | $16.52 | $13.25 | Star Market · 20% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Target | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A747 items | $5.89 | $5.74 | Star Market · 3% |
 Score AB1,329 items | $5.86 | $5.95 | Target · 1% |
 Score B1,652 items | $5.64 | $5.73 | Target · 2% |
 Score C1,524 items | $5.78 | $6.21 | Target · 7% |
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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