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Acme Markets vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 16,445 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 8,392 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Star Market on 3,854 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 4,199 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.11 at Star Market vs $6.44 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $6.60 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (33¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 33¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Star Market: cheaper on ready meals (8%), snacks (7%), frozen (6%), dairy (4%), meat (4%), pantry (4%), beverages (4%), fresh produce (3%), bakery (2%)

Star Market comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score AB
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted - 0.75 Oz

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted - 0.75 Oz

$0.50Acme Markets
$1.00Star Market
Ingredient score AB
RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.50Star Market
Ingredient score A
Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

$8.00Acme Markets
$15.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Signature Cafe Homestyle Potato Salad - 48 OZ

Signature Cafe Homestyle Potato Salad - 48 OZ

$5.00Acme Markets
$9.99Star Market
Ingredient score A
Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Canned Sauce, 15 oz

Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce Canned Sauce, 15 oz

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce Thick and Chunky Canned Sauce 15.5 oz 15.5 oz

Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce Thick and Chunky Canned Sauce 15.5 oz 15.5 oz

$1.25Acme Markets
$2.49Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score AB
Nellie's Free Range Eggs Extra Large 12 ct

Nellie's Free Range Eggs Extra Large 12 ct

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score AB
O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Sabra Classic Guacamole 8 oz Sleeve

Sabra Classic Guacamole 8 oz Sleeve

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Snack Club Tajin Peach Rings - 5 Oz

Snack Club Tajin Peach Rings - 5 Oz

$1.75Star Market
$3.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Star Market
$2.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Sweet Green Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Sweet Green Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Star Market
$2.99Acme Markets

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