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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Safeway.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 72¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at SafewayReadymeals Bbq Pork 1 lb$13.64 vs $25.99 at Central Market — save $12.35
Biggest saving at Central MarketTehuacan Brillante Lime Flavor Sparkling Natural Mineral Water - 12-12 Fl. Oz.$13.98 vs $23.99 at Safeway — save $10.01
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and Central Market.
| Product | Safeway | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.49 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.99 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.99 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.99 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.79 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $3.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.79 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $6.99 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $6.99 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $3.00 | $2.46 |
| Total | $66.46 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $13.69 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Safeway | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery92 items | $6.76 | $5.60 | Central Market · 17% |
| Meat89 items | $8.89 | $7.44 | Central Market · 16% |
| Frozen47 items | $7.49 | $6.43 | Central Market · 14% |
| Pantry555 items | $6.87 | $6.06 | Central Market · 12% |
| Snacks238 items | $5.37 | $4.71 | Central Market · 12% |
| Ready meals203 items | $6.78 | $6.01 | Central Market · 11% |
| Baby food42 items | $5.34 | $4.92 | Central Market · 8% |
| Beverages241 items | $5.87 | $5.56 | Central Market · 5% |
| Dairy172 items | $5.94 | $5.62 | Central Market · 5% |
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 | Safeway | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3253 items | $2.54 | $2.18 | Central Market · 14% |
| $3 to $101,328 items | $6.39 | $5.53 | Central Market · 14% |
| Over $10137 items | $15.09 | $15.11 | Same |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Safeway | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A490 items | $6.72 | $6.42 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score AB607 items | $6.67 | $5.68 | Central Market · 15% |
 Score B386 items | $5.95 | $5.23 | Central Market · 12% |
 Score C235 items | $6.66 | $5.74 | Central Market · 14% |
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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