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As of November 11, 2026, Tops Markets is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Tops Markets than at Northgate Market.
Tops Markets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 64¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsPediaSure Grow & Gain Strawberry Protein Shakes 6 Pack$14.29 vs $23.99 at Northgate Market — save $9.70
Biggest saving at Northgate MarketBolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai Soy & Tea Beverage$4.37 vs $8.59 at Tops Markets — save $4.22
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tops Markets and Northgate Market.
| Product | Tops Markets | Northgate Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.19 | $1.88 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.19 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.29 | $5.87 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.69 | $5.99 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.59 | $11.54 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $8.09 | $9.59 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.59 | $5.15 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.79 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.29 | $4.79 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.79 | $5.24 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.79 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $5.09 | $6.83 |
| Haagen-Dazs Strawberry Ice Cream 14 Ounces | $6.89 | $4.79 |
| Total | $66.55 | $76.92 |
Tops Markets is $10.37 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Tops Markets | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby food36 items | $2.44 | $3.26 | Tops Markets · 25% |
| Fresh produce56 items | $3.04 | $2.27 | Northgate Market · 25% |
| Snacks146 items | $3.97 | $5.07 | Tops Markets · 22% |
| Dairy86 items | $4.26 | $5.26 | Tops Markets · 19% |
| Ready meals126 items | $4.04 | $4.76 | Tops Markets · 15% |
| Pantry239 items | $3.46 | $3.99 | Tops Markets · 13% |
| Beverages221 items | $5.41 | $6.03 | Tops Markets · 10% |
| Meat36 items | $5.45 | $6.00 | Tops Markets · 9% |
| Bakery36 items | $4.43 | $4.71 | Tops Markets · 6% |
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 | Tops Markets | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3317 items | $1.95 | $2.22 | Tops Markets · 12% |
| $3 to $10664 items | $4.81 | $5.50 | Tops Markets · 13% |
| Over $1041 items | $12.03 | $14.66 | Tops Markets · 18% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Tops Markets | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A234 items | $3.47 | $3.70 | Tops Markets · 6% |
 Score AB178 items | $4.22 | $4.97 | Tops Markets · 15% |
 Score B297 items | $4.08 | $4.81 | Tops Markets · 15% |
 Score C313 items | $4.89 | $5.68 | Tops Markets · 14% |
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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