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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Star Market.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 14¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketPork Shoulder Blade Roast Bone in 4.5 lb$13.46 vs $25.99 at Central Market — save $12.53
Biggest saving at Central MarketSalmon Filet With Lemon Herb Butter - 1 Lb$6.99 vs $12.99 at Star Market — save $6.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Central Market.
| Product | Star Market | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $4.49 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.69 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.49 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.50 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.50 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $3.00 | $2.46 |
| Total | $60.10 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $7.33 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen47 items | $6.71 | $6.25 | Central Market · 7% |
| Meat105 items | $8.94 | $9.59 | Star Market · 7% |
| Bakery104 items | $6.39 | $6.10 | Central Market · 5% |
| Dairy142 items | $5.56 | $5.28 | Central Market · 5% |
| Snacks223 items | $4.84 | $4.64 | Central Market · 4% |
| Pantry490 items | $6.03 | $5.83 | Central Market · 3% |
| Beverages191 items | $4.85 | $4.74 | Central Market · 2% |
| Ready meals170 items | $6.73 | $6.69 | Central Market · 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 | Star Market | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3251 items | $2.40 | $2.24 | Central Market · 7% |
| $3 to $101,150 items | $6.04 | $5.61 | Central Market · 7% |
| Over $10111 items | $13.66 | $16.61 | Star Market · 18% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A419 items | $6.32 | $7.13 | Star Market · 11% |
 Score AB540 items | $6.31 | $5.69 | Central Market · 10% |
 Score B343 items | $5.28 | $4.85 | Central Market · 8% |
 Score C210 items | $5.72 | $5.39 | Central Market · 6% |
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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