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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Tom Thumb.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 79¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Tom ThumbColumbus Charcuterie Tasting Board - 12.5 Oz$11.99 vs $18.99 at Metro Market — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketGreen Mountain Breakfast Blend Light Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$29.99 vs $41.99 at Tom Thumb — save $12.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tom Thumb and Metro Market.
| Product | Tom Thumb | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.69 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.79 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.79 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $2.29 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $63.75 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $9.23 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Tom Thumb | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen179 items | $6.66 | $5.64 | Metro Market · 15% |
| Beverages1,680 items | $7.80 | $6.69 | Metro Market · 14% |
| Meat264 items | $9.02 | $7.96 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Pantry836 items | $5.16 | $4.54 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Snacks959 items | $5.88 | $5.25 | Metro Market · 11% |
| Dairy668 items | $5.34 | $4.82 | Metro Market · 10% |
| Ready meals621 items | $6.22 | $5.57 | Metro Market · 10% |
| Bakery311 items | $5.16 | $4.77 | Metro Market · 8% |
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 | Tom Thumb | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3944 items | $2.40 | $2.04 | Metro Market · 15% |
| $3 to $103,963 items | $5.94 | $5.24 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Over $10652 items | $15.49 | $13.59 | Metro Market · 12% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Tom Thumb | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A828 items | $6.18 | $5.37 | Metro Market · 13% |
 Score AB1,308 items | $6.23 | $5.48 | Metro Market · 12% |
 Score B1,709 items | $5.69 | $5.10 | Metro Market · 10% |
 Score C1,713 items | $7.53 | $6.54 | Metro Market · 13% |
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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