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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Safeway.
Metro 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 SafewaySimilac Infant Formula, With Iron, Milk Based Powder, 0 12 Months 13.1 Oz$34.99 vs $44.99 at Metro Market — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Metro Marketvitaminwater Zero Sugar XXX Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate Flavored Bottled Water Beverage$11.79 vs $22.99 at Safeway — save $11.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and Metro Market.
| Product | Safeway | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $6.99 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.28 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.67 | $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 | $4.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $12.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $72.33 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $17.81 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Safeway | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals779 items | $6.08 | $5.12 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Meat267 items | $9.55 | $8.01 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Pantry983 items | $5.42 | $4.56 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Bakery284 items | $5.69 | $5.02 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Dairy642 items | $5.55 | $4.87 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Beverages1,662 items | $7.46 | $6.62 | Metro Market · 11% |
| Snacks973 items | $5.91 | $5.36 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Frozen203 items | $6.25 | $5.82 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Baby food226 items | $10.35 | $10.34 | Same |
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 | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,093 items | $2.34 | $2.01 | Metro Market · 14% |
| $3 to $104,244 items | $5.96 | $5.20 | Metro Market · 13% |
| Over $10718 items | $16.54 | $15.03 | Metro Market · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Safeway | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,007 items | $5.80 | $5.15 | Metro Market · 11% |
 Score AB1,489 items | $6.05 | $5.29 | Metro Market · 13% |
 Score B1,799 items | $5.99 | $5.27 | Metro Market · 12% |
 Score C1,759 items | $8.01 | $7.12 | Metro Market · 11% |
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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