Meijer vs Tops Markets

Meijer vs Tops Markets at a glance

• Meijer is cheaper in all 9 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Meijer is 13% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $57.45 at Meijer and $64.35 at Tops Markets.

How far apart Meijer and Tops Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 994 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,020 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,613 items
• Typical gap: 19.4% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at MeijerCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 Fl. Oz.$16.49 vs $26.79 at Tops Markets — save $10.30

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  Biggest saving at Tops MarketsLindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles, 12.7 oz$8.59 vs $16.49 at Meijer — save $7.90

The same basket at Meijer and Tops Markets

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Meijer and Tops Markets.

Meijer is $6.90 cheaper on this basket.

Meijer vs Tops Markets prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Meijer vs Tops Markets on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Meijer vs Tops Markets

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Meijer	Tops Markets	CheaperGap
Score A640 items	$4.17	$4.72	Meijer · 12%
Score AB964 items	$4.15	$4.82	Meijer · 14%
Score B1,511 items	$4.18	$4.85	Meijer · 14%
Score C1,724 items	$4.35	$5.26	Meijer · 17%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.