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Costco Beats Walmart by 21.4% in Grocery Prices

4/3/2026

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Story summary
  • Consumer Reports finds Costco is 21.4% cheaper than Walmart for grocery prices.
  • The report ranks Costco as the lowest-priced U.S. grocery retailer, ahead of Aldi, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Lidl.
  • The report notes a personal price comparison of 32 items at Costco and Walmart, yielding a surprising outcome.
  • The findings challenge the view of Walmart as the budget option and indicate a shift in grocery pricing.