Aldi or Walmart? Rachel Cruze Says This Retailer Is Cheaper in 2025
- - - Aldi or Walmart? Rachel Cruze Says This Retailer Is Cheaper in 2025
Nicole SpectorJune 27, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Walmart and Aldi are two of the greatest titans in the world of groceries. Both stores are known for offering competitive prices on food items. But which retailer boasts the best bargains? It really depends.
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On her blog on Ramsey Solutions, financial expert Rachel Cruze gave readers a by-the-cent price comparison on 29 grocery items to find which retailer offered the best prices: Aldi or Walmart. Pitting the two retailers not only revealed the winner but showed the money-saving power of price comparison when shopping.
Bacon
Aldi's price: $4.35 for a 12-ounce package
Walmart's price: $3.97 for a 12-ounce package
Winner: Walmart
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Chicken
Aldi's price: $3.49 per pound
Walmart's price: $4.64 per pound
Winner: Aldi
Ground Beef
Aldi's price: $4.69 per pound
Walmart's price: $5.75 per pound
Winner: Aldi
Eggs
Aldi's price: $3.47 per dozen
Walmart's price: $3.47 per dozen
Winner: Tie
2% Milk
Aldi's price: $2.78 per gallon
Walmart's price: $2.78 per gallon
Winner: Tie
Almond Milk
Aldi's price: $2.29 for 64 fluid ounces
Walmart's price: $2.63 for 64 fluid ounces
Winner: Aldi
Butter
Aldi's price: $3.75 for a pack of four sticks
Walmart's price: $3.96 for a pack of four sticks
Winner: Aldi
Sour Cream
Aldi's price: $1.85 for 16 ounces
Walmart's price: $1.97 for 16 ounces
Winner: Aldi
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Aldi's price: $2.79 for 12 ounces (23 cents per ounce)
Walmart's price: $1.97 for 8 ounces (25 cents per ounce)
Winner: Aldi
Ice Cream
Aldi's price: $2.95 for 1.5 quarts
Walmart's price: $2.97 for 1.5 quarts
Winner: Aldi
Apples
Aldi's price: $2.99 for a 3-pound bag of Gala apples
Walmart's price: $3.84 for a 3-pound bag of Gala apples
Winner: Aldi
Oranges
Aldi's price: $3.59 for 3-pound bag of mandarin oranges
Walmart's price: $3.97 for 3-pound bag of mandarin oranges
Winner: Aldi
Bananas
Aldi's price: 73 cents per pound
Walmart's price: 74 cents per pound
Winner: Aldi
Bell Peppers
Aldi's price: $2.49 for multicolored three-pack
Walmart's price: $2.96 for multicolored three-pack
Winner: Aldi
Spinach
Aldi's price: $1.55 for 8-ounce bag (19 cents per ounce)
Walmart's price: $1.98 for 10-ounce bag (20 cents per ounce)
Winner: Aldi
Chicken Broth
Aldi's price: $1.85 for 32 ounces
Walmart's price: $1.98 for 32 ounces
Winner: Aldi
White Rice
Aldi's price: $2.65 for a 3-pound bag (88 cents per pound)
Walmart's price: $1.77 for a 2-pound bag (89 cents per pound)
Winner: Aldi
Black Beans
Aldi's price: 85 cents for a 15.5-ounce can
Walmart's price: 86 cents for a 15.5-ounce can
Winner: Aldi
Pasta
Aldi's price: 98 cents for a 1-pound box
Walmart's price: 98 cents for a 1-pound box
Winner: Tie
Pasta Sauce
Aldi's price: $1.65 for 24 ounces
Walmart's price: $1.67 for 24 ounces
Winner: Aldi
Flour
Aldi's price: $2.35 for a 5-pound bag
Walmart's price: $2.38 for a 5-pound bag
Winner: Aldi
Coffee
Aldi's price: $5.69 for a 12-ounce bag
Walmart's price: $5.97 for a 12-ounce bag
Winner: Aldi
Gluten-Free Bread
Aldi's price: $6.99 for 20-ounces (35 cents per ounce)
Walmart's price: $6.74 for 18 ounces (37 cents per ounce)
Winner: Aldi
Peanut Butter
Aldi's price: $1.99 for 18 ounces (11 cents per ounce)
Walmart's price: $1.94 for 16 ounces (12 cents per ounce)
Winner: Aldi
Cheese Crackers
Aldi's price: $3.79 for a 21-ounce family-size box
Walmart's price: $4.22 for a 21-ounce family-size box
Winner: Aldi
Paper Towels
Aldi's price: $6.29 for six double rolls
Walmart's price: $9.46 for six double rolls
Winner: Aldi
Toilet Paper
Aldi's price: $7.49 for 12 mega rolls
Walmart's price: $9.98 for 12 mega rolls
Winner: Aldi
Trash Bags
Aldi's price: $5.70 for 40-count
Walmart's price: $7.44 for 40-count
Winner: Aldi
Dish Soap
Aldi's price: $2.09 for 24 fluid ounces (9 cents per ounce)
Walmart's price: $2.46 for 28 fluid ounces (9 cents per ounce)
Winner: Tie
Total Difference
Aldi's price: $94.21
Walmart's price: $105.45
Winner: Aldi, with savings of $11.24
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Price Comparison Really Does Help You Save Money
Cruze really hit home the point — and importance — of price comparison. We recommend practicing this whenever possible when deciding between two retailers that both boast low, competitive prices. You can do Walmart vs. Amazon, Costco vs. Sam's Club, Home Depot vs. Ace Hardware…and the list goes on!
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