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As of November 11, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Tops Markets.
Star Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 17¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 Fl. Oz.$14.99 vs $26.79 at Tops Markets — save $11.80
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50.7 Ounces$15.59 vs $27.99 at Star Market — save $12.40
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Tops Markets.
| Product | Star Market | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $6.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.00 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.50 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $5.09 |
| Total | $67.39 | $64.35 |
Tops Markets is $3.04 cheaper on this basket — the opposite of the overall result, which averages every matched product.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce27 items | $2.64 | $3.28 | Star Market · 19% |
| Bakery236 items | $4.79 | $5.11 | Star Market · 6% |
| Pantry1,008 items | $4.20 | $4.41 | Star Market · 5% |
| Meat246 items | $6.01 | $6.27 | Star Market · 4% |
| Snacks877 items | $4.97 | $5.18 | Star Market · 4% |
| Ready meals820 items | $4.78 | $4.94 | Star Market · 3% |
| Beverages864 items | $5.80 | $5.90 | Star Market · 2% |
| Dairy306 items | $4.37 | $4.44 | Star Market · 2% |
| Frozen165 items | $5.95 | $6.07 | Star Market · 2% |
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 | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,033 items | $2.11 | $2.15 | Star Market · 2% |
| $3 to $103,266 items | $5.09 | $5.33 | Star Market · 4% |
| Over $10282 items | $13.65 | $13.67 | Same |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A677 items | $4.71 | $4.94 | Star Market · 5% |
 Score AB885 items | $4.88 | $5.04 | Star Market · 3% |
 Score B1,468 items | $4.74 | $4.93 | Star Market · 4% |
 Score C1,551 items | $5.29 | $5.44 | Star Market · 3% |
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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