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Ralphs vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 5,366 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 2,777 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Star Market on 1,754 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 835 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.98 at Star Market vs $6.18 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $4.00 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (20¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 20¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Ralphs: cheaper on bakery (1%), ready meals
  • Star Market: cheaper on pantry (8%), frozen (7%), snacks (5%), dairy (3%), beverages (2%), meat (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$2.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Dragon Fruit Mango 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Dragon Fruit Mango 15.2 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$2.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$2.00Star Market
Ingredient score C
Bar-S Classic Bologna, Sliced Deli Lunch Meat, 12 oz

Bar-S Classic Bologna, Sliced Deli Lunch Meat, 12 oz

$1.50Ralphs
$2.79Star Market
Ingredient score C
Bar-S Deli Style Smoked Ham Sliced Lunch Meat, 12oz

Bar-S Deli Style Smoked Ham Sliced Lunch Meat, 12oz

$3.00Ralphs
$5.49Star Market
Ingredient score C
Quaker Chewy 25 Less Sugar Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, 8 ct

Quaker Chewy 25 Less Sugar Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, 8 ct

$2.49Ralphs
$4.49Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score AB
Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Cholula Smoky Chipotle - Hot Salsa, 12 oz

Cholula Smoky Chipotle - Hot Salsa, 12 oz

$2.50Star Market
$4.99Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Lawry's Taco Seasoning Mix 1.0 oz 1 oz

Lawry's Taco Seasoning Mix 1.0 oz 1 oz

$1.25Star Market
$2.49Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Blueberry Lemon Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blueberry Lemon Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00Star Market
$1.99Ralphs

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