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Target vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Target than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 5,416 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 4,397 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Target on 785 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 234 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.77 at Target vs $6.46 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $13.80 on a 20-item basket at Target (69¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 69¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Target: cheaper on frozen (21%), meat (20%), ready meals (18%), bakery (14%), beverages (9%), snacks (8%), dairy (8%), pantry (3%)

Target comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score B
Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Berry 4.5 oz

Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Berry 4.5 oz

$1.50Target
$2.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Sea Salt with Avocado Oil - 6oz: Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan

Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Sea Salt with Avocado Oil - 6oz: Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan

$3.79Target
$7.49Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
La Banderita Carb Counter Keto Certified Large Flour Tortillas

La Banderita Carb Counter Keto Certified Large Flour Tortillas

$3.49Target
$6.79Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Hellmann's Plant Based Mayo Spread & Dressing, 30 oz

Hellmann's Plant Based Mayo Spread & Dressing, 30 oz

$6.69Target
$12.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Jet Puffed Jumbo Star Marshmallows 12 oz Bag 12 oz

Jet Puffed Jumbo Star Marshmallows 12 oz Bag 12 oz

$2.59Target
$4.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Progresso Rich and Hearty Chicken and Homestyle Noodles Soup

Progresso Rich and Hearty Chicken and Homestyle Noodles Soup

$2.49Target
$4.79Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score C
Welch's Strawberry Fruit 'N Yogurt Snacks 8 ea 8 ea Box

Welch's Strawberry Fruit 'N Yogurt Snacks 8 ea 8 ea Box

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Target
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Creamy Chicken & Twists Soup 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Creamy Chicken & Twists Soup 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Target
Ingredient score AB
Campbell's Condensed White Cheddar Cheese Soup, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed White Cheddar Cheese Soup, 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Target
Ingredient score AB
Campbell's Condensed Cheese Garlic Parmesan with Herbs Soup, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Cheese Garlic Parmesan with Herbs Soup, 10.5 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Target
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Beef With Vegetables and Barley Soup

Campbell's Beef With Vegetables and Barley Soup

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.89Target
Ingredient score B
JOYRIDE Crunchy Candy Gummy Busters - 3.5oz

JOYRIDE Crunchy Candy Gummy Busters - 3.5oz

$2.75Acme Markets
$4.99Target

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