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Shaw's vs Target: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Target than at Shaw's.

The breakdown — 5,461 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 3,813 items — overall winner on average price
  • Shaw's: beats Target on 1,226 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 422 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.83 at Target vs $6.03 at Shaw's
  • Basket savings: save about $4.00 on a 20-item basket at Target (20¢ less per item)

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

Cheaper by aisle

  • Shaw's: cheaper on pantry (4%), snacks (1%)
  • Target: cheaper on bakery (14%), meat (13%), frozen (13%), ready meals (5%), beverages (4%), dairy (3%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Shaw's

Ingredient score B
Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$1.65Shaw's
$3.29Target
Ingredient score C
Pacific Foods Organic Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon and Herb, 16.1 oz Can

Pacific Foods Organic Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon and Herb, 16.1 oz Can

$3.49Shaw's
$6.79Target
Ingredient score C
Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

$2.50Shaw's
$4.39Target
Ingredient score A
Bragg Organic Coconut Liquid Aminos Soy-Free Seasoning, 10 fl oz

Bragg Organic Coconut Liquid Aminos Soy-Free Seasoning, 10 fl oz

$7.49Shaw's
$12.99Target
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 10 ea Box

Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 10 ea Box

$1.99Shaw's
$3.39Target
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 oz 1.3 oz

Mccormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 oz 1.3 oz

$2.00Shaw's
$3.39Target

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score B
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter in a Crunchy Shell Candy Box 4 oz 4 oz

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter in a Crunchy Shell Candy Box 4 oz 4 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Shaw's
Ingredient score AB
Milk Duds Chocolate And Caramel Candy Box, 5 oz

Milk Duds Chocolate And Caramel Candy Box, 5 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Shaw's
Ingredient score C
Whoppers Malted Milk Balls Candy Box 5 oz

Whoppers Malted Milk Balls Candy Box 5 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Shaw's
Ingredient score AB
Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

$1.00Target
$1.99Shaw's
Ingredient score C
OH SNAP! Hottie Bites Hot N' Spicy Pickle Snack Pack - 3.25oz

OH SNAP! Hottie Bites Hot N' Spicy Pickle Snack Pack - 3.25oz

$1.59Target
$2.99Shaw's
Ingredient score C
Oh Snap! Dilly Bites Pickle Snacking Chips 3.25 oz 3.25 oz Bag

Oh Snap! Dilly Bites Pickle Snacking Chips 3.25 oz 3.25 oz Bag

$1.59Target
$2.99Shaw's

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