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As of October 20, 2026, Target is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Target than at Stop & Shop.
Target wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 8¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at TargetMonster Zero Sugar Ultra Energy Drink Variety Pack Cans$24.49 vs $33.49 at Stop & Shop — save $9.00
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopBlue Diamond Gluten Free Finely Sifted Almond Flour$11.99 vs $17.99 at Target — save $6.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Target and Stop & Shop.
| Product | Target | Stop & Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.89 | $2.39 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.69 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.69 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.39 |
| 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 | $3.79 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $3.69 | $6.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.19 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.49 | $10.39 |
| Total | $51.55 | $58.16 |
Target is $6.61 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Target | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen25 items | $3.94 | $4.61 | Target · 15% |
| Baby food132 items | $4.01 | $3.45 | Stop & Shop · 14% |
| Dairy268 items | $4.99 | $5.58 | Target · 11% |
| Meat250 items | $6.45 | $6.98 | Target · 8% |
| Beverages657 items | $7.14 | $7.57 | Target · 6% |
| Pantry865 items | $5.47 | $5.29 | Stop & Shop · 3% |
| Bakery204 items | $4.91 | $5.02 | Target · 2% |
| Ready meals845 items | $4.79 | $4.82 | Target · 1% |
| Snacks1,214 items | $5.90 | $5.84 | Stop & Shop · 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 | Target | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3904 items | $2.23 | $2.25 | Target · 1% |
| $3 to $103,170 items | $5.19 | $5.76 | Target · 10% |
| Over $10408 items | $16.79 | $13.17 | Stop & Shop · 22% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Target | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A604 items | $5.60 | $5.47 | Stop & Shop · 2% |
 Score AB1,220 items | $5.83 | $5.70 | Stop & Shop · 2% |
 Score B1,379 items | $5.59 | $5.61 | Same |
 Score C1,278 items | $5.58 | $6.01 | 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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