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Safeway vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 15,721 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 9,266 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Star Market on 2,849 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,606 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.23 at Star Market vs $6.85 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $12.40 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (62¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 62¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Star Market: cheaper on dairy (11%), meat (11%), pantry (10%), beverages (9%), ready meals (9%), snacks (7%), frozen (7%), bakery (6%), fresh produce (5%)

Star Market comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score A
Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

$8.00Safeway
$15.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

$5.50Safeway
$10.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Strawberry Fields 14 fl oz Bottle

Brew Dr Organic Kombucha Strawberry Fields 14 fl oz Bottle

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Ice Breakers Sours Sugar Free Watermelon Green Apple Tangerine Mints

Ice Breakers Sours Sugar Free Watermelon Green Apple Tangerine Mints

$1.75Safeway
$3.49Star Market
Ingredient score C
Fresh Gourmet Croutons Country Ranch

Fresh Gourmet Croutons Country Ranch

$1.50Safeway
$2.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Fresh Gourmet Croutons Butter & Garlic

Fresh Gourmet Croutons Butter & Garlic

$1.50Safeway
$2.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score A
Lucy Rose Apple

Lucy Rose Apple

$1.00Star Market
$2.00Safeway
Ingredient score B
Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

Goya Coconut Water with Pulp

$1.50Star Market
$3.00Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Nellie's Free Range Eggs Extra Large 12 ct

Nellie's Free Range Eggs Extra Large 12 ct

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Frank's Redhot Mango Habanero Wings Sauce

Frank's Redhot Mango Habanero Wings Sauce

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

O Organics Traditional Hummus Snack Cups - 5-2 Oz

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Belgioioso Gorgonzola Crumbles 5 oz

Belgioioso Gorgonzola Crumbles 5 oz

$3.00Star Market
$5.99Safeway

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