Tom Thumb vs Tops Markets

Tom Thumb vs Tops Markets at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Tom Thumb is cheaper in 2 of 8 aisles, led by ready meals (2% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Tops Markets is 4% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $64.35 at Tops Markets and $69.45 at Tom Thumb.

How far apart Tom Thumb and Tops Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 1,443 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,707 items
• More than 25% apart: 941 items
• Typical gap: 14% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Tom ThumbCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 Fl. Oz.$18.99 vs $26.79 at Tops Markets — save $7.80

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  Biggest saving at Tops MarketsHershey Assorted Flavored Halloween Candy Bulk Bag - 35.93 Oz$17.19 vs $27.99 at Tom Thumb — save $10.80

The same basket at Tom Thumb and Tops Markets

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tom Thumb and Tops Markets.

Tops Markets is $5.10 cheaper on this basket.

Tom Thumb vs Tops Markets prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Tom Thumb vs Tops Markets on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Tom Thumb vs Tops Markets

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Tom Thumb	Tops Markets	CheaperGap
Score A603 items	$5.00	$4.85	Tops Markets · 3%
Score AB847 items	$5.33	$5.07	Tops Markets · 5%
Score B1,423 items	$5.07	$4.90	Tops Markets · 3%
Score C1,517 items	$5.48	$5.31	Tops Markets · 3%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.