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As of November 11, 2026, Pay Less is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Pay Less than at Macey's.
Pay Less wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 70¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Pay LessPremier Protein Chocolate High 30g Protein Shakes - 12 pk$26.99 vs $34.99 at Macey's — save $8.00
Biggest saving at Macey'sLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Strawberry Drink Mix Packets$13.49 vs $22.99 at Pay Less — save $9.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Pay Less and Macey's.
| Product | Pay Less | Macey's |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.19 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.39 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.50 | $3.49 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $11.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.49 | $5.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.49 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.69 | $7.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.09 | $3.39 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.89 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $5.29 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.19 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Total | $58.63 | $65.55 |
Pay Less is $6.92 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Pay Less | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen121 items | $4.74 | $6.16 | Pay Less · 23% |
| Fresh produce40 items | $3.01 | $3.80 | Pay Less · 21% |
| Dairy391 items | $3.87 | $4.52 | Pay Less · 14% |
| Meat232 items | $5.68 | $6.61 | Pay Less · 14% |
| Pantry784 items | $3.88 | $4.49 | Pay Less · 14% |
| Ready meals563 items | $4.40 | $5.08 | Pay Less · 13% |
| Beverages908 items | $5.87 | $6.67 | Pay Less · 12% |
| Baby food82 items | $4.35 | $4.85 | Pay Less · 10% |
| Bakery194 items | $4.48 | $4.96 | Pay Less · 10% |
| Snacks526 items | $4.78 | $5.29 | Pay Less · 10% |
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 | Pay Less | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,024 items | $1.91 | $2.22 | Pay Less · 14% |
| $3 to $102,533 items | $4.93 | $5.63 | Pay Less · 12% |
| Over $10301 items | $12.52 | $14.52 | Pay Less · 14% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Pay Less | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A580 items | $4.12 | $4.74 | Pay Less · 13% |
 Score AB965 items | $4.54 | $5.27 | Pay Less · 14% |
 Score B1,187 items | $4.55 | $5.10 | Pay Less · 11% |
 Score C1,126 items | $5.36 | $6.23 | Pay Less · 14% |
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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