Compare stores

vs

Smith's Food and Drug vs Tom Thumb: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Smith's Food and Drug is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Smith's Food and Drug than at Tom Thumb.

The breakdown — 5,277 products compared

  • Smith's Food and Drug: cheaper on 3,910 items — overall winner on average price
  • Tom Thumb: beats Smith's Food and Drug on 747 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 620 items

Smith's Food and Drug wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Download on the App Store

Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.65 at Smith's Food and Drug vs $6.45 at Tom Thumb
  • Basket savings: save about $16.00 on a 20-item basket at Smith's Food and Drug (80¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 80¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smith's Food and Drug: cheaper on frozen (23%), beverages (13%), pantry (13%), meat (13%), ready meals (12%), snacks (10%), bakery (10%), dairy (9%)

Smith's Food and Drug comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Smith's Food and Drug

Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

$2.00Smith's Food and Drug
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Super Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker Super Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix, 13.25 oz

$2.00Smith's Food and Drug
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Pearl Milling Company Pancake on the Go Pancake Mix Buttermilk & Maple Flavor 2.11 oz

Pearl Milling Company Pancake on the Go Pancake Mix Buttermilk & Maple Flavor 2.11 oz

$1.50Smith's Food and Drug
$2.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

$1.00Smith's Food and Drug
$1.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Chips Ahoy! Mini Original Chocolate Chip Cookies Go-Paks, 3.5 oz

Chips Ahoy! Mini Original Chocolate Chip Cookies Go-Paks, 3.5 oz

$1.00Smith's Food and Drug
$1.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

$1.00Smith's Food and Drug
$1.99Tom Thumb

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score C
Field Roast Classic Pizzeria Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices

Field Roast Classic Pizzeria Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices

$4.99Tom Thumb
$9.29Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score AB
Challenge Salted Butter Cubes 8 ct

Challenge Salted Butter Cubes 8 ct

$3.99Tom Thumb
$6.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score AB
Challenge Unsalted Butter Cubes 8 ct

Challenge Unsalted Butter Cubes 8 ct

$3.99Tom Thumb
$6.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.99Tom Thumb
$4.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score AB
The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

$2.99Tom Thumb
$4.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score AB
Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

$2.99Tom Thumb
$4.99Smith's Food and Drug

Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.

We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.

All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.