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As of November 11, 2026, United Supermarkets is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at United Supermarkets than at Star Market.
United Supermarkets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 24¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketUSDA Choice Beef Tenderloin Roast - 2.5 Lb$67.47 vs $87.48 at United Supermarkets — save $20.01
Biggest saving at United SupermarketsMediterranean Crust Salmon$24.98 vs $44.97 at Star Market — save $19.99
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and United Supermarkets.
| Product | Star Market | United Supermarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $3.99 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| 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 | $4.49 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $3.79 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.00 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.50 | $3.29 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Total | $67.39 | $61.57 |
United Supermarkets is $5.82 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen479 items | $5.70 | $5.09 | United Supermarkets · 11% |
| Fresh produce251 items | $4.19 | $3.76 | United Supermarkets · 10% |
| Bakery547 items | $5.44 | $5.02 | United Supermarkets · 8% |
| Ready meals1,625 items | $5.26 | $4.90 | United Supermarkets · 7% |
| Pantry2,552 items | $4.96 | $4.65 | United Supermarkets · 6% |
| Dairy1,135 items | $4.95 | $4.73 | United Supermarkets · 4% |
| Meat769 items | $11.22 | $11.00 | United Supermarkets · 2% |
| Snacks2,173 items | $5.33 | $5.20 | United Supermarkets · 2% |
| Beverages2,227 items | $6.14 | $6.10 | United Supermarkets · 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 | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,772 items | $2.22 | $2.11 | United Supermarkets · 5% |
| $3 to $108,009 items | $5.59 | $5.31 | United Supermarkets · 5% |
| Over $101,056 items | $16.07 | $15.86 | United Supermarkets · 1% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A2,410 items | $6.53 | $6.25 | United Supermarkets · 4% |
 Score AB2,718 items | $5.50 | $5.28 | United Supermarkets · 4% |
 Score B3,386 items | $5.13 | $4.98 | United Supermarkets · 3% |
 Score C3,323 items | $5.97 | $5.66 | United Supermarkets · 5% |
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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