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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 16% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Publix.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.03 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $23.99 at Metro Market — save $11.30
Biggest saving at Metro MarketPremier Protein Chocolate High 30g Protein Shakes - 12 pk$26.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.70
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Publix and Metro Market.
| Product | Publix | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.45 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $6.09 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.77 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.83 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $3.19 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $5.09 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.19 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.87 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.31 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $5.75 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $6.09 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.25 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $70.85 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $16.33 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Publix | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat177 items | $8.96 | $7.01 | Metro Market · 22% |
| Ready meals370 items | $6.79 | $5.58 | Metro Market · 18% |
| Bakery202 items | $5.75 | $4.85 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Frozen154 items | $7.81 | $6.56 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Beverages857 items | $7.68 | $6.50 | Metro Market · 15% |
| Snacks547 items | $6.08 | $5.15 | Metro Market · 15% |
| Dairy406 items | $5.38 | $4.67 | Metro Market · 13% |
| Pantry552 items | $5.20 | $4.53 | Metro Market · 13% |
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 | Publix | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3434 items | $2.53 | $2.06 | Metro Market · 19% |
| $3 to $102,503 items | $6.10 | $5.15 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Over $10351 items | $14.82 | $12.57 | Metro Market · 15% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Publix | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A458 items | $5.95 | $5.16 | Metro Market · 13% |
 Score AB846 items | $6.14 | $5.29 | Metro Market · 14% |
 Score B977 items | $6.24 | $5.30 | Metro Market · 15% |
 Score C1,007 items | $7.51 | $6.13 | Metro Market · 18% |
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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