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Cub 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 Cub.

The breakdown — 8,269 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 3,548 items — overall winner on average price
  • Cub: beats Star Market on 3,437 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,284 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.66 at Star Market vs $5.70 at Cub
  • Basket savings: save about 80¢ on a 20-item basket at Star Market (4¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 4¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Cub: cheaper on bakery (4%), meat (1%), beverages (1%), ready meals
  • Star Market: cheaper on fresh produce (14%), snacks (4%), pantry (2%), frozen (2%), dairy

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Cub

Ingredient score A
Mom's Best Quick Whole Grain Oats Quick Rolled Oats Hearty 16 oz Tube 16 oz

Mom's Best Quick Whole Grain Oats Quick Rolled Oats Hearty 16 oz Tube 16 oz

$1.79Cub
$3.49Star Market
Ingredient score B
Samyang Hot Chicken Habanero Lime Noodle - 3.88 Oz

Samyang Hot Chicken Habanero Lime Noodle - 3.88 Oz

$1.79Cub
$3.49Star Market
Ingredient score B
Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Carbonara Ramen Instant Soup Big Bowl, 3.7 oz

Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Carbonara Ramen Instant Soup Big Bowl, 3.7 oz

$1.79Cub
$3.49Star Market
Ingredient score C
Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Blueberry, 6 ct

Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Blueberry, 6 ct

$2.50Cub
$4.79Star Market
Ingredient score C
Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Original, 6 ct

Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Original, 6 ct

$2.50Cub
$4.79Star Market
Ingredient score C
Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Cinnamon Brown Sugar, 6 ct

Eggo Thick & Fluffy Frozen Waffles - Cinnamon Brown Sugar, 6 ct

$2.50Cub
$4.79Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score A
Dole Spring Mix Clam - EA

Dole Spring Mix Clam - EA

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Cub
Ingredient score A
Dole Baby Spinach Clam - 10 Oz

Dole Baby Spinach Clam - 10 Oz

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Cub
Ingredient score A
Dole 50/50 Spinach Spring Mix Clam - EA

Dole 50/50 Spinach Spring Mix Clam - EA

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$1.65Star Market
$3.29Cub
Ingredient score B
Nissin Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3.32 oz

Nissin Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3.32 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Cub
Ingredient score C
Nissin Hot & Spicy with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup 3.27 oz

Nissin Hot & Spicy with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup 3.27 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Cub

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