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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Fred Meyer.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 34¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Fred MeyerTillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar Block Cheese$14.99 vs $26.49 at Central Market — save $11.50
Biggest saving at Central MarketMorton & Bassett Paprika Smoked - 2 Oz$6.78 vs $12.99 at Fred Meyer — save $6.21
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Fred Meyer and Central Market.
| Product | Fred Meyer | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.79 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.33 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.49 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.79 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.99 | $2.46 |
| Total | $56.83 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $4.06 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Fred Meyer | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen30 items | $6.08 | $5.42 | Central Market · 11% |
| Snacks98 items | $5.28 | $4.70 | Central Market · 11% |
| Ready meals86 items | $6.05 | $5.51 | Central Market · 9% |
| Bakery63 items | $6.15 | $5.65 | Central Market · 8% |
| Pantry234 items | $5.55 | $5.10 | Central Market · 8% |
| Baby food40 items | $6.21 | $5.78 | Central Market · 7% |
| Meat48 items | $7.13 | $6.72 | Central Market · 6% |
| Dairy124 items | $5.35 | $5.12 | Central Market · 4% |
| Beverages137 items | $5.58 | $5.49 | Central Market · 2% |
| Fresh produce140 items | $2.47 | $2.51 | Fred Meyer · 1% |
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 | Fred Meyer | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3246 items | $2.02 | $1.93 | Central Market · 4% |
| $3 to $10718 items | $5.77 | $5.34 | Central Market · 8% |
| Over $1045 items | $15.68 | $15.43 | Central Market · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Fred Meyer | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A335 items | $4.48 | $4.20 | Central Market · 6% |
 Score AB337 items | $5.72 | $5.25 | Central Market · 8% |
 Score B228 items | $5.25 | $4.97 | Central Market · 5% |
 Score C109 items | $6.63 | $6.37 | Central Market · 4% |
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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