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Albertsons vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Albertsons.

The breakdown — 15,377 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 6,262 items — overall winner on average price
  • Albertsons: beats Star Market on 4,872 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 4,243 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.17 at Star Market vs $6.26 at Albertsons
  • Basket savings: save about $1.80 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (9¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 9¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (9%), bakery (2%), ready meals (1%), meat (1%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on beverages (4%), pantry (3%), fresh produce (3%), snacks (3%), dairy (2%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score A
Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

$8.00Albertsons
$15.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
The Laughing Cow Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

The Laughing Cow Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
The Laughing Cow Smoked Gouda Spreadable Cheese Wedges Variety 8ct 5.4 oz

The Laughing Cow Smoked Gouda Spreadable Cheese Wedges Variety 8ct 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Star 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
$6.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Twinings Earl Grey

Twinings Earl Grey

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Twinings Peach & Orange Herbal Tea

Twinings Peach & Orange Herbal Tea

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Twinings of London Decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea Bags

Twinings of London Decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea Bags

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Twinings of London Chai Tea Bags 20 ct

Twinings of London Chai Tea Bags 20 ct

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Albertsons

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