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As of November 11, 2026, Star Market and Market Basket are about the same. You'd pay roughly the same for the same groceries at either.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 1¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketShady Brook Farms Turkey Breast Whole Fresh - 6.00 Lb$20.94 vs $37.76 at Market Basket — save $16.82
Biggest saving at Market BasketWeis Fresh from the Farm Center Cut Pork Chops$11.23 vs $20.93 at Star Market — save $9.70
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Market Basket.
| Product | Star Market | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $6.99 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.00 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.50 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.61 |
| Total | $67.39 | $62.70 |
Market Basket is $4.69 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat171 items | $6.14 | $5.77 | Market Basket · 6% |
| Snacks736 items | $4.70 | $4.99 | Star Market · 6% |
| Dairy312 items | $4.62 | $4.78 | Star Market · 3% |
| Pantry964 items | $4.12 | $3.99 | Market Basket · 3% |
| Bakery248 items | $4.78 | $4.87 | Star Market · 2% |
| Frozen116 items | $5.93 | $5.83 | Market Basket · 2% |
| Beverages811 items | $5.83 | $5.84 | Same |
| Ready meals757 items | $4.81 | $4.79 | Same |
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 | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,027 items | $2.13 | $2.10 | Market Basket · 1% |
| $3 to $102,900 items | $5.16 | $5.20 | Star Market · 1% |
| Over $10235 items | $13.76 | $13.69 | Market Basket · 1% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A574 items | $4.67 | $4.75 | Star Market · 2% |
 Score AB708 items | $4.73 | $4.82 | Star Market · 2% |
 Score B1,350 items | $4.77 | $4.83 | Star Market · 1% |
 Score C1,530 items | $5.18 | $5.09 | Market Basket · 2% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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