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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at City Market.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 38¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at CityMarketPremier Protein Chocolate High 30g Protein Shakes - 12 pk$29.49 vs $35.99 at Food Lion — save $6.50
Biggest saving at Food LionNature Made Extra Strength Vitamin D3 5000 Iu (125 Mcg) Softgels$18.99 vs $29.99 at CityMarket — save $11.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at CityMarket and Food Lion.
| Product | CityMarket | Food Lion |
|---|---|---|
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.69 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.74 | $0.79 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.79 | $3.69 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $5.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.49 | $2.84 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.49 | $4.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.50 | $3.59 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.50 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $3.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.25 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.69 | $4.19 |
| Total | $65.12 | $54.69 |
Food Lion is $10.43 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | CityMarket | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages1,094 items | $7.13 | $6.58 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Fresh produce63 items | $3.22 | $2.97 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Frozen47 items | $5.94 | $5.49 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Meat313 items | $6.42 | $5.94 | Food Lion · 7% |
| Dairy427 items | $4.52 | $4.23 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Ready meals668 items | $4.57 | $4.31 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Snacks969 items | $5.08 | $4.76 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Bakery282 items | $4.71 | $4.47 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Pantry1,012 items | $4.51 | $4.28 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Baby food161 items | $5.72 | $5.69 | Food Lion · 1% |
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 | CityMarket | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,395 items | $2.14 | $2.02 | Food Lion · 5% |
| $3 to $103,253 items | $5.59 | $5.12 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Over $10503 items | $15.05 | $14.56 | Food Lion · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | CityMarket | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A696 items | $4.98 | $4.67 | Food Lion · 6% |
 Score AB1,078 items | $5.11 | $4.74 | Food Lion · 7% |
 Score B1,646 items | $5.47 | $5.11 | Food Lion · 7% |
 Score C1,731 items | $6.21 | $5.80 | Food Lion · 7% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
On Oct 16: Food Lion 4% cheaper. On Nov 11: Food Lion 7% cheaper. Each point is one price update (9 so far).
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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