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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Star Market.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 22¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketStarbucks Veranda Blend, Starbucks Blonde Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 100% Arabica, 44 ct'$36.99 vs $43.99 at Metro Market — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketBubba Burger Smashed Original Beef Burgers 8 ea$10.00 vs $19.99 at Star Market — save $9.99
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Metro Market.
| Product | Star Market | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $60.18 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $5.66 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals586 items | $6.14 | $5.63 | Metro Market · 8% |
| Bakery313 items | $5.35 | $4.99 | Metro Market · 7% |
| Frozen189 items | $6.67 | $6.23 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Meat250 items | $8.46 | $7.96 | Metro Market · 6% |
| Pantry791 items | $4.79 | $4.56 | Metro Market · 5% |
| Dairy641 items | $4.96 | $4.76 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Beverages1,578 items | $6.96 | $6.85 | Metro Market · 2% |
| Snacks918 items | $5.24 | $5.21 | Metro 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 | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3987 items | $2.25 | $2.19 | Metro Market · 3% |
| $3 to $103,805 items | $5.71 | $5.47 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Over $10510 items | $14.97 | $14.65 | Metro Market · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A774 items | $5.65 | $5.40 | Metro Market · 4% |
 Score AB1,266 items | $5.60 | $5.45 | Metro Market · 3% |
 Score B1,634 items | $5.32 | $5.18 | Metro Market · 3% |
 Score C1,628 items | $7.03 | $6.71 | Metro Market · 5% |
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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