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Jewel-Osco vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 16,616 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 9,358 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats Star Market on 3,616 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,642 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.17 at Star Market vs $6.58 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $8.20 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (41¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 41¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Jewel-Osco: cheaper on fresh produce (8%), meat
  • Star Market: cheaper on snacks (12%), ready meals (7%), dairy (7%), beverages (6%), pantry (6%), bakery (5%), frozen (2%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score B
Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

$5.50Jewel-Osco
$10.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza - 21.5 oz

Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza - 21.5 oz

$5.00Jewel-Osco
$9.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Pizzeria Uno 7 Chicago Style Deep Dish Cheese Pizza Deli

Pizzeria Uno 7 Chicago Style Deep Dish Cheese Pizza Deli

$5.00Jewel-Osco
$9.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Cheese Pizza - 21.1 oz

Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Cheese Pizza - 21.1 oz

$5.00Jewel-Osco
$9.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
The Laughing Cow Creamy Pumpkin Spice Flavor Spreadable Cheese Wedges - 8 - 5.4 Oz

The Laughing Cow Creamy Pumpkin Spice Flavor Spreadable Cheese Wedges - 8 - 5.4 Oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score A
Goya Black Beans, 15.5 oz

Goya Black Beans, 15.5 oz

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Goya Chick Peas, 15.5 oz

Goya Chick Peas, 15.5 oz

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Goya Pinto Beans

Goya Pinto Beans

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Goya Red Kidney Beans

Goya Red Kidney Beans

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Goya Pink Beans, 15.5 oz

Goya Pink Beans, 15.5 oz

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score AB
Goya White Beans, Small, Premium

Goya White Beans, Small, Premium

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Jewel-Osco

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