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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 14% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Price Chopper.
Central 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 Central MarketHorizon Organic Shelf-Stable 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk Boxes - 12-8 Fl. Oz.$14.57 vs $22.69 at Price Chopper — save $8.12
Biggest saving at Price ChopperBeechers Cacio De Pepe 20oz - 20 OZ$8.09 vs $14.79 at Central Market — save $6.70
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Central Market and Price Chopper.
| Product | Central Market | Price Chopper |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.94 | $2.79 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.67 | $3.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.89 | $5.39 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.52 | $1.89 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.77 | $5.69 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.42 | $7.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $4.09 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $2.96 | $4.09 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.47 | $2.19 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.47 | $2.19 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.52 | $5.89 |
| Pepperidge Farm Milano Milk Chocolate Cookies - 6 Oz | $4.52 | $5.89 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.87 | $3.99 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.87 | $3.99 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.46 | $2.19 |
| Total | $55.31 | $61.55 |
Central Market is $6.24 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Central Market | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce30 items | $2.53 | $3.28 | Central Market · 23% |
| Bakery77 items | $5.11 | $6.21 | Central Market · 18% |
| Dairy69 items | $4.80 | $5.88 | Central Market · 18% |
| Meat44 items | $5.55 | $6.74 | Central Market · 18% |
| Ready meals121 items | $5.69 | $6.54 | Central Market · 13% |
| Pantry306 items | $5.03 | $5.74 | Central Market · 12% |
| Frozen27 items | $5.45 | $6.11 | Central Market · 11% |
| Snacks135 items | $4.87 | $5.47 | Central Market · 11% |
| Beverages73 items | $4.78 | $5.24 | Central Market · 9% |
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 | Central Market | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3137 items | $1.98 | $2.29 | Central Market · 13% |
| $3 to $10726 items | $5.13 | $6.02 | Central Market · 15% |
| Over $1044 items | $12.99 | $13.49 | Central Market · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Central Market | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A233 items | $4.98 | $5.74 | Central Market · 13% |
 Score AB343 items | $5.16 | $6.00 | Central Market · 14% |
 Score B199 items | $4.72 | $5.37 | Central Market · 12% |
 Score C132 items | $5.29 | $6.19 | Central Market · 14% |
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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