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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at QFC.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 77¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at QFCChanterelle Mushrooms$19.99 vs $39.00 at Central Market — save $19.01
Biggest saving at Central MarketCarbone Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce$7.49 vs $12.99 at QFC — save $5.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at QFC and Central Market.
| Product | QFC | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.79 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $4.29 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $6.49 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.33 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.99 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.00 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $2.00 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.99 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $3.79 | $2.46 |
| Total | $57.13 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $4.36 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | QFC | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry209 items | $6.00 | $4.90 | Central Market · 18% |
| Frozen26 items | $6.84 | $5.64 | Central Market · 17% |
| Ready meals73 items | $5.83 | $4.83 | Central Market · 17% |
| Bakery55 items | $6.83 | $5.75 | Central Market · 16% |
| Meat42 items | $7.30 | $6.18 | Central Market · 15% |
| Snacks104 items | $5.76 | $4.94 | Central Market · 14% |
| Fresh produce159 items | $3.30 | $3.00 | Central Market · 9% |
| Beverages148 items | $6.45 | $5.95 | Central Market · 8% |
| Dairy134 items | $6.16 | $5.64 | Central Market · 8% |
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 | QFC | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3216 items | $2.14 | $1.83 | Central Market · 14% |
| $3 to $10697 items | $6.04 | $5.17 | Central Market · 14% |
| Over $1064 items | $14.66 | $13.36 | Central Market · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | QFC | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A338 items | $5.04 | $4.34 | Central Market · 14% |
 Score AB306 items | $6.14 | $5.27 | Central Market · 14% |
 Score B220 items | $5.95 | $5.25 | Central Market · 12% |
 Score C113 items | $6.37 | $5.52 | Central Market · 13% |
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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