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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Smart & Final.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 47¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalPompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Easy Squeeze 25.4 Ounces$12.99 vs $20.99 at Fareway — save $8.00
Biggest saving at FarewayPremier Protein Chocolate Milkshake 30g 100% Whey Protein Powder$36.99 vs $43.99 at Smart & Final — save $7.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Fareway.
| Product | Smart & Final | Fareway |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $1.68 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.77 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $4.27 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $9.49 |
| 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 | $3.98 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $9.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $3.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.48 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $2.96 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.24 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $4.34 |
| Total | $71.55 | $64.64 |
Fareway is $6.91 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages489 items | $7.50 | $5.97 | Fareway · 20% |
| Snacks476 items | $5.30 | $4.87 | Fareway · 8% |
| Dairy204 items | $4.78 | $4.49 | Fareway · 6% |
| Ready meals550 items | $4.65 | $4.38 | Fareway · 6% |
| Bakery127 items | $4.60 | $4.37 | Fareway · 5% |
| Pantry688 items | $4.40 | $4.18 | Fareway · 5% |
| Frozen140 items | $5.83 | $5.67 | Fareway · 3% |
| Fresh produce31 items | $2.67 | $2.63 | Fareway · 2% |
| Baby food51 items | $4.70 | $4.65 | Fareway · 1% |
| Meat116 items | $5.38 | $5.32 | Fareway · 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 | Smart & Final | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3753 items | $2.24 | $2.06 | Fareway · 8% |
| $3 to $101,972 items | $5.42 | $5.14 | Fareway · 5% |
| Over $10171 items | $17.09 | $13.02 | Fareway · 24% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A420 items | $4.64 | $4.39 | Fareway · 5% |
 Score AB621 items | $5.22 | $4.88 | Fareway · 6% |
 Score B902 items | $5.10 | $4.71 | Fareway · 8% |
 Score C953 items | $5.78 | $5.03 | Fareway · 13% |
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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