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Foodtown vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Acme Markets is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Acme Markets than at Foodtown.

The breakdown — 6,934 products compared

  • Acme Markets: cheaper on 2,970 items — overall winner on average price
  • Foodtown: beats Acme Markets on 2,983 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 981 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.55 at Acme Markets vs $5.60 at Foodtown
  • Basket savings: save about 100¢ on a 20-item basket at Acme Markets (5¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 5¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Foodtown: cheaper on meat (8%), pantry (2%), bakery (1%), beverages (1%)
  • Acme Markets: cheaper on fresh produce (9%), dairy (8%), frozen (5%), ready meals (4%), snacks (2%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Foodtown

Ingredient score AB
Perdue Refrigerated Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets

Perdue Refrigerated Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets

$2.50Foodtown
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea

Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Snapple Peach Tea, 16 fl oz

Snapple Peach Tea, 16 fl oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Snapple Lemon Tea

Snapple Lemon Tea

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Snapple Lemonade Watermelon - 16 Fl. Oz.

Snapple Lemonade Watermelon - 16 Fl. Oz.

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score A
Fresh Express Spring Mix Salad

Fresh Express Spring Mix Salad

$2.50Acme Markets
$4.99Foodtown
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Brazilian Steakhouse, 2.12 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Brazilian Steakhouse, 2.12 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Chipotle & Roasted Garlic Seasoning, 2.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Chipotle & Roasted Garlic Seasoning, 2.5 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Foodtown
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Foodtown

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