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As of November 11, 2026, Market Basket is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Market Basket than at Tom Thumb.
Market Basket wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 25¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Tom ThumbColumbus Charcuterie Tasting Board - 12.5 Oz$15.99 vs $25.19 at Market Basket — save $9.20
Biggest saving at Market BasketHershey Assorted Halloween Candy Bulk Variety Bag 275 Count - 78.24 Oz$39.36 vs $46.99 at Tom Thumb — save $7.63
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tom Thumb and Market Basket.
| Product | Tom Thumb | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.69 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $6.49 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.49 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.79 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.99 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.61 |
| Total | $69.45 | $62.70 |
Market Basket is $6.75 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Tom Thumb | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen204 items | $6.18 | $5.38 | Market Basket · 13% |
| Fresh produce26 items | $4.39 | $4.83 | Tom Thumb · 9% |
| Beverages964 items | $6.59 | $6.05 | Market Basket · 8% |
| Bakery281 items | $4.86 | $4.59 | Market Basket · 6% |
| Pantry1,251 items | $4.22 | $3.97 | Market Basket · 6% |
| Meat194 items | $5.97 | $5.69 | Market Basket · 5% |
| Snacks807 items | $5.05 | $4.90 | Market Basket · 3% |
| Dairy370 items | $4.68 | $4.72 | Tom Thumb · 1% |
| Ready meals884 items | $4.84 | $4.82 | Same |
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 | Tom Thumb | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,201 items | $2.21 | $2.02 | Market Basket · 8% |
| $3 to $103,502 items | $5.33 | $5.11 | Market Basket · 4% |
| Over $10316 items | $14.19 | $13.47 | Market Basket · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Tom Thumb | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A719 items | $4.67 | $4.39 | Market Basket · 6% |
 Score AB866 items | $4.97 | $4.81 | Market Basket · 3% |
 Score B1,599 items | $4.99 | $4.74 | Market Basket · 5% |
 Score C1,835 items | $5.55 | $5.27 | Market Basket · 5% |
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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