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Dollar General vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Star Market.

The breakdown — 1,642 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 1,175 items — overall winner on average price
  • Star Market: beats Dollar General on 420 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 47 items

Dollar General wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.81 at Dollar General vs $4.30 at Star Market
  • Basket savings: save about $9.80 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (49¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 49¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dollar General: cheaper on pantry (18%), frozen (15%), dairy (13%), beverages (11%), ready meals (11%), meat (10%), snacks (10%), bakery (8%)

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score A
Lifewtr Purified Water 20 oz

Lifewtr Purified Water 20 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$2.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Slim Jim Giant Smoked Jerky Sticks Original Flavor 6g Protein Per Serving 0.97 oz 0.97 oz

Slim Jim Giant Smoked Jerky Sticks Original Flavor 6g Protein Per Serving 0.97 oz 0.97 oz

$1.25Dollar General
$2.49Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
The Original Lemonhead Lemon Candy 5 oz Box

The Original Lemonhead Lemon Candy 5 oz Box

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops Theater Box 6.5 oz

Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops Theater Box 6.5 oz

$1.00Dollar General
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

$9.95Dollar General
$18.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score AB
Pringles Original Potato Crisps Chips, 2.3 oz

Pringles Original Potato Crisps Chips, 2.3 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.75Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps Chips, 2.5 oz

Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps Chips, 2.5 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.75Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps Chips, 2.5 oz

Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps Chips, 2.5 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.75Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

$6.49Star Market
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

$6.49Star Market
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Sweet Green Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Sweet Green Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Star Market
$2.35Dollar General

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