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Tom Thumb vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Star Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Star Market than at Tom Thumb.

The breakdown — 16,130 products compared

  • Star Market: cheaper on 8,143 items — overall winner on average price
  • Tom Thumb: beats Star Market on 4,385 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,602 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.15 at Star Market vs $6.46 at Tom Thumb
  • Basket savings: save about $6.20 on a 20-item basket at Star Market (31¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 31¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Tom Thumb: cheaper on fresh produce (6%), meat (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Star Market: cheaper on beverages (10%), snacks (8%), frozen (7%), dairy (5%), pantry (3%), ready meals (3%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score A
Tomatillo

Tomatillo

$0.40Tom Thumb
$0.80Star Market
Ingredient score A
Gala Apple Large

Gala Apple Large

$0.50Tom Thumb
$1.00Star Market
Ingredient score A
Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

Kroger 93 7 Lean Ground Beef

$8.00Tom Thumb
$15.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Hostess Scarycakes Cupcakes Chocolate Snack Cakes with Creamy Filling 8 Count Box

Hostess Scarycakes Cupcakes Chocolate Snack Cakes with Creamy Filling 8 Count Box

$2.50Tom Thumb
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Hostess Cupcakes Iced Pumpkin Artificially Flavored Snack Cakes 12.7 oz Box (8 Snacks) 12.7 oz

Hostess Cupcakes Iced Pumpkin Artificially Flavored Snack Cakes 12.7 oz Box (8 Snacks) 12.7 oz

$2.50Tom Thumb
$4.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Hostess Franken Cupcakes - 8 Count

Hostess Franken Cupcakes - 8 Count

$2.50Tom Thumb
$4.99Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score A
Minneola Tangelo

Minneola Tangelo

$0.36Star Market
$0.72Tom Thumb
Ingredient score AB
Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

Nellie's Free Range Large Brown Eggs 12 ct 12 ea Carton

$3.50Star Market
$6.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Seasoned Coating Mix, 5 oz

Frank's RedHot Buffalo Seasoned Coating Mix, 5 oz

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Quaker Protein Rice Crisps Tangy Bbq 2.6oz - 2.6 OZ

Quaker Protein Rice Crisps Tangy Bbq 2.6oz - 2.6 OZ

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Tom Thumb

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