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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 36% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Target.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $3.31 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at TargetAnderson's Pure Maple Syrup$8.99 vs $15.99 at Central Market — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Central MarketStonewall Kitchen Gluten Free Peach Jam$8.49 vs $13.99 at Target — save $5.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Target and Central Market.
| Product | Target | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.19 | $2.94 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.79 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.39 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.69 | $6.42 |
| Daisy Sour Cream | $3.99 | $3.72 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.99 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $2.99 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.69 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.29 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.69 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.59 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.19 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.19 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.59 | $2.46 |
| Total | $55.25 | $52.82 |
Central Market is $2.43 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Target | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby food67 items | $9.68 | $3.34 | Central Market · 66% |
| Pantry332 items | $11.68 | $5.66 | Central Market · 52% |
| Ready meals155 items | $9.99 | $6.07 | Central Market · 39% |
| Snacks186 items | $8.00 | $4.98 | Central Market · 38% |
| Beverages172 items | $7.70 | $6.83 | Central Market · 11% |
| Dairy69 items | $5.40 | $4.94 | Central Market · 8% |
| Bakery58 items | $5.25 | $5.05 | Central Market · 4% |
| Frozen43 items | $6.16 | $6.38 | Target · 4% |
| Meat56 items | $6.95 | $7.23 | Target · 4% |
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 | Target | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3209 items | $2.43 | $2.38 | Central Market · 2% |
| $3 to $10768 items | $5.58 | $5.62 | Target · 1% |
| Over $10182 items | $31.58 | $10.46 | Central Market · 67% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Target | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A303 items | $10.73 | $5.65 | Central Market · 47% |
 Score AB398 items | $9.45 | $5.68 | Central Market · 40% |
 Score B279 items | $7.62 | $5.34 | Central Market · 30% |
 Score C179 items | $7.84 | $6.99 | Central Market · 11% |
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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