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Mariano's vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 5,537 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 2,395 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Star Market on 2,221 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 921 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.01 at Star Market vs $6.06 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about 100¢ on a 20-item basket at Star Market (5¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 5¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on bakery (3%), meat (3%), dairy (2%), ready meals (1%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on snacks (6%), frozen (5%), pantry (1%), beverages (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Star Market
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Dragon Fruit Mango 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Dragon Fruit Mango 15.2 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Star Market
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score B
Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

$1.50Star Market
$2.99Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Loacker Quadratini Hazelnut Bite Size Wafer Cookies, 8.82 oz

Loacker Quadratini Hazelnut Bite Size Wafer Cookies, 8.82 oz

$3.99Star Market
$7.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.99Star Market
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

$2.99Star Market
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.99Star Market
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Packs, 8 ct

Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Packs, 8 ct

$2.99Star Market
$5.79Mariano's

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