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As of November 11, 2026, Tops Markets is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Tops Markets than at Safeway.
Tops Markets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 38¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at SafewayHershey Assorted Halloween Candy Bulk Variety Bag 275 Count - 78.24 Oz$29.99 vs $41.79 at Tops Markets — save $11.80
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50.7 Ounces$15.59 vs $29.99 at Safeway — save $14.40
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and Tops Markets.
| Product | Safeway | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $14.43 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $5.09 |
| Total | $71.80 | $64.35 |
Tops Markets is $7.45 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Safeway | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce32 items | $2.90 | $3.40 | Safeway · 15% |
| Frozen131 items | $6.20 | $5.30 | Tops Markets · 14% |
| Dairy277 items | $4.91 | $4.48 | Tops Markets · 9% |
| Ready meals918 items | $5.17 | $4.71 | Tops Markets · 9% |
| Beverages849 items | $6.31 | $5.84 | Tops Markets · 8% |
| Pantry975 items | $4.79 | $4.44 | Tops Markets · 7% |
| Meat219 items | $6.75 | $6.34 | Tops Markets · 6% |
| Bakery166 items | $5.56 | $5.32 | Tops Markets · 4% |
| Snacks845 items | $5.46 | $5.24 | Tops Markets · 4% |
| Baby food95 items | $5.20 | $5.24 | Safeway · 1% |
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 | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3964 items | $2.20 | $2.09 | Tops Markets · 5% |
| $3 to $103,241 items | $5.51 | $5.15 | Tops Markets · 7% |
| Over $10321 items | $14.53 | $13.23 | Tops Markets · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Safeway | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A674 items | $4.87 | $4.61 | Tops Markets · 5% |
 Score AB926 items | $5.30 | $4.95 | Tops Markets · 7% |
 Score B1,431 items | $5.34 | $4.97 | Tops Markets · 7% |
 Score C1,495 items | $5.91 | $5.44 | Tops Markets · 8% |
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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