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As of November 11, 2026, United Supermarkets is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at United Supermarkets than at Safeway.
United Supermarkets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 86¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at SafewayUSDA Choice Beef Tenderloin Whole - 5 Lb$90.96 vs $122.47 at United Supermarkets — save $31.51
Biggest saving at United SupermarketsUSDA Choice Beef Rib Roast Bone In - Weight Between 9-11 Lb (4-5 ribs)$189.90 vs $229.90 at Safeway — save $40.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Safeway and United Supermarkets.
| Product | Safeway | United Supermarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $3.99 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $14.43 | $10.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $3.79 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.00 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $3.29 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Total | $71.80 | $61.57 |
United Supermarkets is $10.23 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Safeway | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen523 items | $6.06 | $4.98 | United Supermarkets · 18% |
| Pantry2,735 items | $5.55 | $4.62 | United Supermarkets · 17% |
| Dairy1,190 items | $5.58 | $4.74 | United Supermarkets · 15% |
| Ready meals1,766 items | $5.95 | $5.04 | United Supermarkets · 15% |
| Meat792 items | $13.36 | $11.34 | United Supermarkets · 15% |
| Bakery458 items | $6.20 | $5.31 | United Supermarkets · 14% |
| Fresh produce290 items | $4.77 | $4.16 | United Supermarkets · 13% |
| Beverages2,433 items | $6.74 | $6.08 | United Supermarkets · 10% |
| Snacks2,404 items | $5.76 | $5.21 | United Supermarkets · 10% |
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 | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,546 items | $2.33 | $2.01 | United Supermarkets · 14% |
| $3 to $108,836 items | $5.94 | $5.13 | United Supermarkets · 14% |
| Over $101,302 items | $17.43 | $15.25 | United Supermarkets · 13% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Safeway | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A2,558 items | $7.35 | $6.25 | United Supermarkets · 15% |
 Score AB2,958 items | $6.13 | $5.37 | United Supermarkets · 12% |
 Score B3,615 items | $5.64 | $4.98 | United Supermarkets · 12% |
 Score C3,553 items | $6.70 | $5.74 | United Supermarkets · 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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