There are plenty of ways to save money on groceries, from comparing the cost per unit on similar items to shopping local. Still, it’s not a bad idea to stick to grocery chains that have been proven to have lower prices to begin with. After all, a little bit of savings every time you grocery shop can add up to big amounts over time.
Costco groceries averaged 21.4% less than Walmart in the Consumer Reports study. Aldi and Lidl were about 8% cheaper than Walmart, with WinCo and H-E-B close behind. Whole Foods was nearly 40% more expensive than Walmart, the study found.
So which grocery retailer is the cheapest in the country, compared to Walmart’s prices? The surprising answer is Costco. The study showed that groceries at Costco cost 21.4% less than Walmart on average, with another warehouse club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, coming in at a close second with prices 21% cheaper than Walmart.
Lidl and Aldi are both about 8% cheaper than Walmart and both are great for basics. Aldi fans love visiting the store to stock up on things like butter, olive oil, cheese, coffee and pasture-raised eggs. It’s also a great time to check out Lidl, if you have one nearby. I've never seen one here in the States, but they're everywhere in Europe and the UK.
The priciest grocery chain, according to the study, is Whole Foods, which comes in at nearly 40% more expensive than Walmart. Beloved grocery chains like Trader Joe’s and Publix can be expensive if you don't pay attention.
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