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Target vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Target than at Star Market.

The breakdown — 5,193 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 3,748 items — overall winner on average price
  • Star Market: beats Target on 1,074 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 371 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.77 at Target vs $6.02 at Star Market
  • Basket savings: save about $5.00 on a 20-item basket at Target (25¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 25¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Target: cheaper on bakery (15%), frozen (14%), meat (12%), ready meals (7%), beverages (5%), dairy (4%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on pantry (3%), snacks

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score B
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter in a Crunchy Shell Candy Box 4 oz 4 oz

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter in a Crunchy Shell Candy Box 4 oz 4 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Milk Duds Chocolate And Caramel Candy Box, 5 oz

Milk Duds Chocolate And Caramel Candy Box, 5 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Whoppers Malted Milk Balls Candy Box 5 oz

Whoppers Malted Milk Balls Candy Box 5 oz

$1.00Target
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score AB
Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

$1.00Target
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Swanson 50% Less Sodium Beef Broth, 14.5 oz

Swanson 50% Less Sodium Beef Broth, 14.5 oz

$1.29Target
$2.49Star Market
Ingredient score C
Quaker Chewy Protein Granola Bars Maple & Brown Sugar 5 1.12 oz 5.6 oz

Quaker Chewy Protein Granola Bars Maple & Brown Sugar 5 1.12 oz 5.6 oz

$3.19Target
$5.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score B
Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Sour Strips Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy Bag 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$1.65Star Market
$3.29Target
Ingredient score C
Pacific Foods Organic Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon and Herb, 16.1 oz Can

Pacific Foods Organic Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon and Herb, 16.1 oz Can

$3.49Star Market
$6.79Target
Ingredient score C
Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping

$2.50Star Market
$4.39Target
Ingredient score A
Goya Premium Black Beans, Low Sodium

Goya Premium Black Beans, Low Sodium

$0.99Star Market
$1.69Target
Ingredient score B
Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium, 15.5 oz

Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium, 15.5 oz

$0.99Star Market
$1.69Target
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 oz 1.3 oz

Mccormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 oz 1.3 oz

$1.99Star Market
$3.39Target

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