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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Ralphs.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 41¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at RalphsSimilac 0-12 Months Alimentum Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder 12.1 Ounces$49.99 vs $56.99 at Metro Market — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketBertolli Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 1.5 Liter$17.99 vs $26.99 at Ralphs — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Ralphs and Metro Market.
| Product | Ralphs | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.79 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.79 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.29 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.99 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $64.24 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $9.72 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Ralphs | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry1,672 items | $4.75 | $4.22 | Metro Market · 11% |
| Frozen370 items | $5.94 | $5.36 | Metro Market · 10% |
| Dairy929 items | $5.25 | $4.79 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Fresh produce257 items | $3.92 | $3.59 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Ready meals1,209 items | $5.32 | $4.98 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Bakery418 items | $5.82 | $5.45 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Meat638 items | $8.83 | $8.32 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Snacks1,453 items | $5.77 | $5.42 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Beverages2,230 items | $7.20 | $6.87 | Metro Market · 5% |
| Baby food262 items | $8.20 | $7.99 | Metro Market · 3% |
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 | Ralphs | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,261 items | $2.24 | $2.07 | Metro Market · 8% |
| $3 to $106,160 items | $5.83 | $5.39 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Over $101,054 items | $15.55 | $14.83 | Metro Market · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Ralphs | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,995 items | $5.35 | $4.92 | Metro Market · 8% |
 Score AB2,211 items | $5.70 | $5.29 | Metro Market · 7% |
 Score B2,572 items | $5.88 | $5.47 | Metro Market · 7% |
 Score C2,696 items | $7.03 | $6.66 | Metro Market · 5% |
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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