Aldi or Walmart? Rachel Cruze Says This Retailer Is Cheaper in 2025

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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.

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

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

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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