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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Stop & Shop.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 21¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopTruff Black Truffle Infused Olive Oil 6 Ounces$13.99 vs $21.49 at Central Market — save $7.50
Biggest saving at Central MarketNature's Way Sambucus Elderberry Immune Gummies$11.38 vs $20.99 at Stop & Shop — save $9.61
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Stop & Shop and Central Market.
| Product | Stop & Shop | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.79 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.99 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.33 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.69 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.49 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.29 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.29 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $3.99 | $4.52 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.79 | $2.46 |
| Impossible Foods Beef, Ground 12 Oz | $8.49 | $6.78 |
| POM Wonderful Pomegranate Arils Pomegranate Seeds - 4 Oz | $4.99 | $3.98 |
| Total | $61.61 | $53.79 |
Central Market is $7.82 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Stop & Shop | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery81 items | $5.63 | $4.92 | Central Market · 13% |
| Meat74 items | $6.46 | $6.94 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
| Dairy121 items | $5.05 | $4.73 | Central Market · 6% |
| Fresh produce116 items | $2.57 | $2.47 | Central Market · 4% |
| Ready meals154 items | $5.53 | $5.29 | Central Market · 4% |
| Pantry403 items | $5.49 | $5.27 | Central Market · 4% |
| Beverages131 items | $5.07 | $4.94 | Central Market · 3% |
| Snacks224 items | $4.83 | $4.66 | Central Market · 3% |
| Baby food36 items | $5.01 | $4.97 | Central 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 | Stop & Shop | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3280 items | $2.10 | $2.00 | Central Market · 4% |
| $3 to $101,054 items | $5.61 | $5.35 | Central Market · 5% |
| Over $1036 items | $16.08 | $16.58 | Stop & Shop · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Stop & Shop | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A400 items | $4.81 | $4.63 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score AB485 items | $5.48 | $5.27 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score B309 items | $5.01 | $4.70 | Central Market · 6% |
 Score C176 items | $5.39 | $5.33 | Central Market · 1% |
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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