QFC vs Martin's

QFC vs Martin's at a glance

• Martin's is cheaper in all 10 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Martin's is 10% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $50.79 at Martin's and $63.84 at QFC.

How far apart QFC and Martin's prices are

• Within 10%: 1,121 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,733 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,091 items
• Typical gap: 15.7% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at QFCPompeian Pure Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Smooth Olive Oil 32 Ounces$11.99 vs $19.99 at Martin's — save $8.00

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  Biggest saving at Martin'sPure Leaf Zero Sugar Real Brewed Sweet Tea - 12 pk$9.99 vs $17.99 at QFC — save $8.00

The same basket at QFC and Martin's

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at QFC and Martin's.

Martin's is $13.05 cheaper on this basket.

QFC vs Martin's prices by aisle

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

QFC vs Martin's 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: QFC vs Martin's

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

Ingredient score	QFC	Martin's	CheaperGap
Score A644 items	$5.56	$4.98	Martin's · 10%
Score AB1,155 items	$5.88	$5.34	Martin's · 9%
Score B1,351 items	$5.96	$5.48	Martin's · 8%
Score C1,144 items	$6.55	$6.01	Martin's · 8%

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