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As of October 20, 2026, Star Market and Stop & Shop are about the same. You'd pay roughly the same for the same groceries at either.
Stop & Shop wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 2¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketFilippo Berio Organic Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 101 Fl. Oz.$32.99 vs $44.99 at Stop & Shop — save $12.00
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopRUSSELL STOVER Assorted Crèmes Milk & Dark Chocolate Gift Box 17 Count - 9.4 Oz$8.99 vs $15.99 at Star Market — save $7.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Stop & Shop.
| Product | Star Market | Stop & Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $3.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $2.39 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.39 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $3.79 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.49 | $6.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $10.39 |
| Total | $60.18 | $58.16 |
Stop & Shop is $2.02 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce36 items | $4.77 | $4.53 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
| Ready meals1,352 items | $5.28 | $5.02 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
| Bakery488 items | $5.40 | $5.18 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
| Beverages1,472 items | $6.84 | $7.03 | Star Market · 3% |
| Frozen83 items | $7.55 | $7.29 | Stop & Shop · 3% |
| Dairy837 items | $5.19 | $5.13 | Stop & Shop · 1% |
| Snacks1,836 items | $5.45 | $5.49 | Star Market · 1% |
| Meat451 items | $7.15 | $7.18 | Same |
| Pantry1,501 items | $5.24 | $5.25 | 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 | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,535 items | $2.19 | $2.08 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
| $3 to $105,835 items | $5.51 | $5.48 | Stop & Shop · 1% |
| Over $10753 items | $14.47 | $14.73 | Star Market · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,184 items | $6.02 | $6.10 | Star Market · 1% |
 Score AB1,977 items | $5.55 | $5.56 | Same |
 Score B2,568 items | $5.14 | $5.10 | Stop & Shop · 1% |
 Score C2,394 items | $6.32 | $6.25 | Stop & Shop · 1% |
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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