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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Tops Markets.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 61¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at FarewayHershey Assorted Halloween Candy Bulk Variety Bag 115 Count - 35.93 Oz$13.99 vs $24.59 at Tops Markets — save $10.60
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsBadia Cinnamon Powder Gluten-Free - 2 Oz$4.09 vs $7.99 at Fareway — save $3.90
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Fareway and Tops Markets.
| Product | Fareway | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $1.68 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.27 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $9.49 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $3.98 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.69 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.98 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.24 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.34 | $5.09 |
| Total | $57.84 | $64.35 |
Fareway is $6.51 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Fareway | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat162 items | $5.12 | $6.15 | Fareway · 17% |
| Ready meals732 items | $3.94 | $4.63 | Fareway · 15% |
| Dairy215 items | $3.77 | $4.41 | Fareway · 14% |
| Pantry880 items | $3.50 | $4.07 | Fareway · 14% |
| Bakery193 items | $4.04 | $4.65 | Fareway · 13% |
| Beverages726 items | $5.38 | $6.11 | Fareway · 12% |
| Snacks676 items | $4.40 | $4.92 | Fareway · 11% |
| Fresh produce71 items | $2.38 | $2.60 | Fareway · 8% |
| Baby food53 items | $5.66 | $5.99 | Fareway · 5% |
| Frozen95 items | $5.41 | $5.58 | Fareway · 3% |
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 | Fareway | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,117 items | $1.98 | $2.19 | Fareway · 10% |
| $3 to $102,532 items | $4.69 | $5.37 | Fareway · 13% |
| Over $10217 items | $12.24 | $14.06 | Fareway · 13% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Fareway | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A575 items | $3.82 | $4.36 | Fareway · 12% |
 Score AB702 items | $4.19 | $4.79 | Fareway · 13% |
 Score B1,220 items | $4.34 | $4.91 | Fareway · 12% |
 Score C1,369 items | $4.60 | $5.29 | Fareway · 13% |
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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