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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Jewel-Osco.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 72¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoStarbucks Coffee Drink 12 ea$19.99 vs $28.49 at Metro Market — save $8.50
Biggest saving at Metro MarketBavarian Meats Original Lil' Landjaeger Smoked Meat Stick 10 ounces$10.99 vs $19.99 at Jewel-Osco — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jewel-Osco and Metro Market.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.79 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.79 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.99 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $67.71 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $13.19 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks1,032 items | $6.22 | $5.30 | Metro Market · 15% |
| Ready meals708 items | $6.49 | $5.59 | Metro Market · 14% |
| Bakery417 items | $5.74 | $5.02 | Metro Market · 13% |
| Pantry931 items | $5.10 | $4.48 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Beverages1,788 items | $7.56 | $6.84 | Metro Market · 10% |
| Frozen190 items | $6.82 | $6.23 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Meat298 items | $9.02 | $8.19 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Dairy734 items | $5.13 | $4.78 | Metro Market · 7% |
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 | Jewel-Osco | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,074 items | $2.41 | $2.10 | Metro Market · 13% |
| $3 to $104,350 items | $5.99 | $5.31 | Metro Market · 11% |
| Over $10716 items | $15.38 | $13.81 | Metro Market · 10% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A906 items | $5.95 | $5.39 | Metro Market · 9% |
 Score AB1,415 items | $6.09 | $5.48 | Metro Market · 10% |
 Score B1,889 items | $5.77 | $5.08 | Metro Market · 12% |
 Score C1,929 items | $7.63 | $6.74 | Metro Market · 12% |
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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