6 Target Finds That Beat Costco and Walmart Prices
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Laura Bogart
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You’re no stranger to a good bargain, and you’re willing to shop around to get it. It’s not uncommon for you to make several trips in one outing to get the best price on everything on your list. But hopping between Target and Walmart and Costco can get a little tiresome after a while, even for a veteran bargain hunter like you.
What if you could cut some of those extra trips because you found certain things that are consistently cheaper at Target? That would be pretty great, wouldn’t it? Fortunately, it’s reality. There are several Target finds that easily beat the prices at Costco or Walmart.
1. Toilet Paper Is Cheaper at Target Than Costco
Unless you have a real need to buy in bulk — in which case you’ll spend between $25 and $35 on TP at Costco — you’re generally better off getting toilet paper at Target. The largest size of the store brand at Target runs about $18.99 but smaller sizes packs cost as little as $6.99.
2. Doggie Dental Chews Are Cheaper at Target Than Costco
Costco’s Kirkland brand offers its own healthy doggie dental chews for $36.99. While you get a lot of chews for your dollar, it’s more than most pet owners need unless you’re feeding a whole pack. A basic bag of Milk-Bone dental chews at Target costs just $13.4 9– a much better deal for single-dog households.
3. Dish Soap Is Cheaper at Target Than Costco
A large container of Kirkland brand dish soap at Costco isn’t terribly expensive at $9.99, but you find even cheaper options at Target. Some Dawn varieties start at $1.39, and Target’s house brand ranges from $2.59 to $7.59.
4. Trash Bags Are Cheaper at Target Than Walmart
In a battle of the store brands, you’d probably do better at Target than Walmart. A box of Target’s mint-scented, rodent-repelling trash bag goes for about $6.99, while Walmart’s basic trash bags — which don’t come with the minty scent that makes vermin hold their noses — start at $7.44.
5. Paper Bowls Are Cheaper at Target Than Walmart
It’s not summer without a good cookout or two — and there’s no cookout without sturdy paper bowls for things like potato salad and salsa. A bag of Hefty paper bowls costs $2.79 at Target, while Walmart’s Great Value brand retails for $5.98.
6. Dryer Sheets Are Cheaper at Target Than Walmart
At Target, you can get a box of Gain dryer sheets starting at $3.99 — not a bad deal for fresh-smelling clothes that won’t give you a static shock. However, at Walmart, even the Great Value brand starts at $5.98, making it more expensive, comparatively.
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