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Foodtown vs Target: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Target than at Foodtown.

The breakdown — 3,475 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 2,762 items — overall winner on average price
  • Foodtown: beats Target on 590 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 123 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.17 at Target vs $5.82 at Foodtown
  • Basket savings: save about $13.00 on a 20-item basket at Target (65¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 65¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Foodtown: cheaper on baby foods (6%)
  • Target: cheaper on frozen (26%), meat (21%), dairy (21%), ready meals (18%), bakery (13%), beverages (9%), snacks (9%), pantry (1%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Foodtown

Ingredient score B
Joyva Marble Halvah 1.75 oz Non-dairy Chocolate

Joyva Marble Halvah 1.75 oz Non-dairy Chocolate

$1.19Foodtown
$2.29Target
Ingredient score AB
Oikos Triple Zero Mixed Berry High Protein Nonfat Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz (4 Pack) 5.3 oz

Oikos Triple Zero Mixed Berry High Protein Nonfat Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz (4 Pack) 5.3 oz

$4.49Foodtown
$8.39Target
Ingredient score A
Heinz Organic Ketchup, 14 oz

Heinz Organic Ketchup, 14 oz

$4.29Foodtown
$7.99Target
Ingredient score C
Goya Ham Flavored Concentrate - 1.41 oz

Goya Ham Flavored Concentrate - 1.41 oz

$1.49Foodtown
$2.69Target
Ingredient score AB
Badia Complete Seasoning the Original Sazon Completa 9 oz Bottle

Badia Complete Seasoning the Original Sazon Completa 9 oz Bottle

$3.79Foodtown
$6.49Target
Ingredient score C
Snapple Zero Sugar Lemon Tea

Snapple Zero Sugar Lemon Tea

$1.67Foodtown
$2.79Target

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score B
Hot Tamales Chewy Fierce Cinnamon Candies 4.25 oz 4.25 oz

Hot Tamales Chewy Fierce Cinnamon Candies 4.25 oz 4.25 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
Old El Paso Gluten Free Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup - 18.5 oz No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors

Old El Paso Gluten Free Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup - 18.5 oz No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors

$2.79Target
$5.49Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Old El Paso Chicken Tortilla Soup, Ready to Serve Canned Soup, 18.5 oz

Old El Paso Chicken Tortilla Soup, Ready to Serve Canned Soup, 18.5 oz

$2.79Target
$5.49Foodtown
Ingredient score AB
DeLallo Potato Gnocchi, 16 oz

DeLallo Potato Gnocchi, 16 oz

$2.39Target
$4.69Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Potatoes Au Gratin, 4 oz

Betty Crocker Potatoes Au Gratin, 4 oz

$1.79Target
$3.49Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Cheesy Scalloped Casserole Potatoes, 4 oz

Betty Crocker Cheesy Scalloped Casserole Potatoes, 4 oz

$1.79Target
$3.49Foodtown

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