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As of November 11, 2026, Smart & Final is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Macey's.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 13¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalNature's Truth Hair Skin & Nails with 5 000Mcg Biotin Quick Release Softgels$12.75 vs $23.49 at Macey's — save $10.74
Biggest saving at Macey'sSpring Tree 100% Pure Maple Syrup$10.79 vs $21.49 at Smart & Final — save $10.70
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Macey's.
| Product | Smart & Final | Macey's |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $3.49 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $5.99 | $7.99 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.39 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $5.29 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $4.99 |
| Total | $72.55 | $75.05 |
Smart & Final is $2.50 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen140 items | $5.89 | $6.53 | Smart & Final · 10% |
| Beverages587 items | $7.03 | $6.54 | Macey's · 7% |
| Baby food58 items | $4.56 | $4.83 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| Fresh produce61 items | $3.18 | $3.34 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Meat168 items | $6.06 | $6.38 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Pantry908 items | $4.54 | $4.78 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Ready meals761 items | $4.87 | $5.06 | Smart & Final · 4% |
| Dairy269 items | $4.67 | $4.79 | Smart & Final · 2% |
| Snacks509 items | $5.00 | $5.10 | Smart & Final · 2% |
| Bakery174 items | $4.80 | $4.84 | Smart & Final · 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 | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3845 items | $2.15 | $2.07 | Macey's · 3% |
| $3 to $102,560 items | $5.26 | $5.50 | Smart & Final · 4% |
| Over $10272 items | $14.54 | $14.29 | Macey's · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Macey's | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A603 items | $4.88 | $5.10 | Smart & Final · 4% |
 Score AB900 items | $5.11 | $5.36 | Smart & Final · 5% |
 Score B1,052 items | $4.99 | $5.24 | Smart & Final · 5% |
 Score C1,122 items | $5.75 | $5.63 | Macey's · 2% |
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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