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Foodtown vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Foodtown.

The breakdown — 6,631 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 3,918 items — overall winner on average price
  • Foodtown: beats Star Market on 1,682 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,031 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.26 at Star Market vs $5.69 at Foodtown
  • Basket savings: save about $8.60 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (43¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 43¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Foodtown: cheaper on meat (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on fresh produce (15%), ready meals (14%), frozen (12%), dairy (10%), snacks (9%), pantry (6%), beverages (6%)

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
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score A
Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Chops - 1.5 Lb

Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Chops - 1.5 Lb

$4.99Foodtown
$9.74Star Market
Ingredient score C
Entenmann's Soft'ees Variety Pack Donuts 12 Count - 18.5 Oz

Entenmann's Soft'ees Variety Pack Donuts 12 Count - 18.5 Oz

$3.99Foodtown
$7.69Star Market
Ingredient score B
Kraft Singles 2% Milk American Sliced Cheese

Kraft Singles 2% Milk American Sliced Cheese

$2.99Foodtown
$5.49Star Market
Ingredient score B
Kraft Singles White American Sliced Cheese

Kraft Singles White American Sliced Cheese

$2.99Foodtown
$5.49Star Market
Ingredient score B
Kraft American Processed Cheese Slices 12 oz 12 oz

Kraft American Processed Cheese Slices 12 oz 12 oz

$2.99Foodtown
$5.49Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score AB
Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Twinings Earl Grey

Twinings Earl Grey

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Twinings Peach & Orange Herbal Tea

Twinings Peach & Orange Herbal Tea

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score A
Twinings of London Decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea Bags

Twinings of London Decaffeinated English Breakfast Black Tea Bags

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Twinings of London Chai Tea Bags 20 ct

Twinings of London Chai Tea Bags 20 ct

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Twinings of London Black Tea Variety Pack Tea Bags 20 ct

Twinings of London Black Tea Variety Pack Tea Bags 20 ct

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Foodtown

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