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As of October 20, 2026, Pay Less is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Pay Less than at Harris Teeter.
Pay Less wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 54¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Harris TeeterPrivate Selection Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Angus Beef Patties$7.49 vs $13.99 at Pay Less — save $6.50
Biggest saving at Pay LessBertolli Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 1.5 Liter$21.99 vs $29.99 at Harris Teeter — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Harris Teeter and Pay Less.
| Product | Harris Teeter | Pay Less |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.50 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $3.29 | $1.67 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.75 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.50 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.50 | $3.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.49 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.99 | $1.39 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.33 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.69 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.50 | $3.09 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $8.29 |
| Total | $55.34 | $50.49 |
Pay Less is $4.85 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Harris Teeter | Pay Less | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce166 items | $4.08 | $3.15 | Pay Less · 23% |
| Frozen240 items | $5.78 | $4.67 | Pay Less · 19% |
| Beverages1,418 items | $7.13 | $6.37 | Pay Less · 11% |
| Meat355 items | $7.05 | $6.27 | Pay Less · 11% |
| Ready meals741 items | $5.04 | $4.59 | Pay Less · 9% |
| Snacks859 items | $5.30 | $4.85 | Pay Less · 9% |
| Dairy588 items | $4.81 | $4.41 | Pay Less · 8% |
| Bakery340 items | $5.46 | $5.07 | Pay Less · 7% |
| Pantry1,222 items | $4.37 | $4.12 | Pay Less · 6% |
| Baby food126 items | $8.51 | $8.05 | Pay Less · 5% |
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 | Harris Teeter | Pay Less | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,497 items | $2.23 | $2.08 | Pay Less · 7% |
| $3 to $104,092 items | $5.69 | $5.15 | Pay Less · 9% |
| Over $10492 items | $15.46 | $13.76 | Pay Less · 11% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Harris Teeter | Pay Less | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,144 items | $4.87 | $4.43 | Pay Less · 9% |
 Score AB1,525 items | $5.17 | $4.67 | Pay Less · 10% |
 Score B1,684 items | $5.36 | $4.87 | Pay Less · 9% |
 Score C1,727 items | $6.79 | $6.12 | Pay Less · 10% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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