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As of November 11, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Tops Markets.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 47¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeeMcCafe Premium Roast Coffee, Single Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast, 32 Count$21.99 vs $30.49 at Tops Markets — save $8.50
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsGreen Mountain Coffee Roaster Dark Magic Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Dark Roast Coffee, 32 Count$12.49 vs $21.99 at Hy-Vee — save $9.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Tops Markets.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.94 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.97 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $9.99 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.00 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.67 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.33 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.14 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $5.09 |
| Total | $55.70 | $64.35 |
Hy-Vee is $8.65 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery195 items | $4.32 | $5.16 | Hy-Vee · 16% |
| Ready meals995 items | $3.78 | $4.51 | Hy-Vee · 16% |
| Fresh produce38 items | $2.53 | $2.87 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Meat275 items | $5.70 | $6.51 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Dairy327 items | $4.08 | $4.50 | Hy-Vee · 9% |
| Pantry1,069 items | $3.90 | $4.26 | Hy-Vee · 8% |
| Beverages767 items | $5.93 | $6.38 | Hy-Vee · 7% |
| Snacks914 items | $4.74 | $5.04 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Baby food85 items | $5.55 | $5.70 | Hy-Vee · 3% |
| Frozen130 items | $5.02 | $5.09 | Hy-Vee · 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 | Hy-Vee | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,315 items | $2.01 | $2.26 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
| $3 to $103,245 items | $4.89 | $5.41 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
| Over $10261 items | $12.99 | $14.00 | Hy-Vee · 7% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A661 items | $4.05 | $4.51 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
 Score AB966 items | $4.51 | $4.95 | Hy-Vee · 9% |
 Score B1,539 items | $4.53 | $4.94 | Hy-Vee · 8% |
 Score C1,655 items | $4.76 | $5.32 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
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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