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Harris Teeter vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Harris Teeter and Star Market are about the same. You'd pay roughly the same for the same groceries at either.

The breakdown — 5,149 products compared

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on 2,063 items — overall winner on average price
  • Star Market: beats Harris Teeter on 2,298 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 788 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.84 at Harris Teeter vs $5.86 at Star Market
  • Basket savings: save about 40¢ on a 20-item basket at Harris Teeter (2¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 2¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on bakery (6%), meat (6%), ready meals (4%), pantry (3%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on beverages (2%), frozen (1%), dairy (1%), snacks

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Harris Teeter

Ingredient score C
Quaker Chewy Protein Granola Bars Maple & Brown Sugar 5 1.12 oz 5.6 oz

Quaker Chewy Protein Granola Bars Maple & Brown Sugar 5 1.12 oz 5.6 oz

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Galbani Reduced Fat Mozzarella String Cheese 12 ct 12 oz

Galbani Reduced Fat Mozzarella String Cheese 12 ct 12 oz

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Galbani Mozzarella String Cheese 12 oz

Galbani Mozzarella String Cheese 12 oz

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Premade Refrigerated Pie Crusts

Pillsbury Premade Refrigerated Pie Crusts

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Galbani Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese 12 ct 12 oz

Galbani Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese 12 ct 12 oz

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Muffin and Quick Bread Mix

Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Muffin and Quick Bread Mix

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score B
Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

$1.50Star Market
$2.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Nissin Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3.32 oz

Nissin Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3.32 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Nissin Hot & Spicy Fiery Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

Nissin Hot & Spicy Fiery Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Nissin Hot & Spicy with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup 3.27 oz

Nissin Hot & Spicy with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup 3.27 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Harris Teeter

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