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Walmart vs Star Market: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Walmart is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Walmart than at Star Market.

The breakdown — 4,216 products compared

  • Walmart: cheaper on 3,282 items — overall winner on average price
  • Star Market: beats Walmart on 931 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.76 at Walmart vs $5.94 at Star Market
  • Basket savings: save about $3.60 on a 20-item basket at Walmart (18¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 18¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Walmart: cheaper on frozen (22%), meat (17%), dairy (15%), beverages (3%), pantry (1%), bakery
  • Star Market: cheaper on ready meals (3%), snacks (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Walmart

Ingredient score C
Ken's Steak House Chef's Reserve Creamy Caesar with Roasted Garlic Dressing 9 fl oz

Ken's Steak House Chef's Reserve Creamy Caesar with Roasted Garlic Dressing 9 fl oz

$1.50Walmart
$2.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Chef Boyardee Mini Beef Ravioli and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Ready-to-Eat Meal

Chef Boyardee Mini Beef Ravioli and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Ready-to-Eat Meal

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score B
Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, 15 oz

Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, 15 oz

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

Whoppers Malted Milk Balls Candy Box 5 oz

$1.00Walmart
$1.99Star Market
Ingredient score C
Banquet Turkey Pot Pie Frozen Meal, 7 oz

Banquet Turkey Pot Pie Frozen Meal, 7 oz

$0.75Walmart
$1.49Star Market
Ingredient score C
Banquet Sausage & Gravy Deep Dish Pot Pie Frozen Meal, 7 oz

Banquet Sausage & Gravy Deep Dish Pot Pie Frozen Meal, 7 oz

$0.75Walmart
$1.49Star Market

Cheaper in Star Market

Ingredient score C
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Black Granite Espresso Style Dark Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Black Granite Espresso Style Dark Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

$9.99Star Market
$19.98Walmart
Ingredient score C
Celsius Wild Berry 12 fl oz

Celsius Wild Berry 12 fl oz

$2.00Star Market
$3.99Walmart
Ingredient score B
Haribo Goldbears Gummies Original Assorted Fruit Flavor Gummy Candy 3.5 oz Share Size Peg Bag

Haribo Goldbears Gummies Original Assorted Fruit Flavor Gummy Candy 3.5 oz Share Size Peg Bag

$1.99Star Market
$3.97Walmart
Ingredient score C
4C Iced Tea Mix Raspberry 5.49 lb

4C Iced Tea Mix Raspberry 5.49 lb

$8.99Star Market
$17.89Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Nature's Garden Probiotic Strawberry

Nature's Garden Probiotic Strawberry

$7.99Star Market
$15.90Walmart
Ingredient score A
Grandy Organics Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Granola 12 oz

Grandy Organics Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Granola 12 oz

$6.99Star Market
$13.91Walmart

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