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As of October 20, 2026, Stop & Shop is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Stop & Shop than at Tom Thumb.
Stop & Shop wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 48¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Tom ThumbMonster Zero Sugar Ultra Energy Drink Variety Pack Cans$24.99 vs $33.49 at Stop & Shop — save $8.50
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopPamela's Baking & Pancake Mix$20.99 vs $33.59 at Tom Thumb — save $12.60
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tom Thumb and Stop & Shop.
| Product | Tom Thumb | Stop & Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.29 | $2.39 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.69 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.79 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.79 | $3.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $2.29 | $1.39 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $3.79 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $6.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $10.39 |
| Total | $63.75 | $58.16 |
Stop & Shop is $5.59 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Tom Thumb | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen73 items | $5.62 | $5.01 | Stop & Shop · 11% |
| Beverages1,306 items | $7.54 | $6.85 | Stop & Shop · 9% |
| Dairy733 items | $5.46 | $5.01 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Ready meals1,263 items | $5.43 | $5.01 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Snacks1,874 items | $5.97 | $5.46 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Pantry1,287 items | $5.51 | $5.13 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
| Bakery371 items | $5.25 | $4.96 | Stop & Shop · 6% |
| Meat340 items | $7.10 | $6.72 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
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 | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,294 items | $2.33 | $2.02 | Stop & Shop · 13% |
| $3 to $105,322 items | $5.77 | $5.33 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Over $10692 items | $14.92 | $13.91 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Tom Thumb | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A938 items | $6.39 | $5.97 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
 Score AB1,801 items | $6.07 | $5.57 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
 Score B2,380 items | $5.50 | $5.05 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
 Score C2,188 items | $6.42 | $5.91 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
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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