What $50 Buys You at Walmart vs. Target Right Now
Written by
Cynthia Measom
Edited by
Rebekah Evans
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When you’re on a tight budget, where you shop makes a difference. Walmart and Target both offer everyday items, but your money will go farther at one rather than the other. We compared both store prices and here’s how much you can get for around $50 right now at each store.
Basic Groceries
Here’s a breakdown of the price difference between similar grocery items at Target and Walmart.
Walmart
- Great Value Large White Eggs: $2.34 (12-count carton)
- Great Value Whole Milk: $2.82 (1 gallon)
- Great Value Honey Wheat Bread: $1.87
- 93/7 Ground Beef: $7.47 (1 pound)
- Russet Potatoes: $2.47 (5-pound bag)
- Fresh Broccoli Crowns: $2.11 each
- Fresh Honeycrisp Apples: $4.97 (3 pounds)
Total: $24.05
Target
- Good & Gather Large Eggs: $1.99 (12-count carton)
- Maola Whole Milk: $4.99 (1 gallon)
- Market Pantry Honey Wheat Bread: $1.89
- Good & Gather 93/7 Ground Beef: $7.99 (1 pound)
- Russet Potatoes: $2.59 (5-pound bag)
- Fresh Broccoli Crowns: $3.99 each
- Fresh Honeycrisp Apples: $5.19 (3 pounds)
Total: $28.63
Although Walmart beats Target’s prices on every grocery item listed — and is almost $5 cheaper — that may not hold true in every instance. It’s always smart to compare prices before you shop.
Household Supplies
With a little over $20 remaining at Target and a little over $25 at Walmart, here’s how far the rest of the $50 will go at each store.
Walmart
- Great Value Glass Cleaner: $1.48 (32 ounces)
- Great Value Multi-Purpose Cleaner: $2.77 (32 ounces)
- Great Value Ultra-Strong Paper Towels: $9.92 (6 count; $1.50 per 100 sheets)
- Great Value 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags: $6.77 (40 count)
- Great Value Toilet Paper: $3.96 (four rolls)
Total: $24.90
Target
- up & up Glass Cleaner Spray: $2.79 (32 fluid ounces)
- up & up All-Purpose Cleaner: $2.99 (32 fluid ounces)
- up & up Paper Towels: $14.79 (6 count; $1.64 per 100 sheets)
Total: $20.57
By shopping at Walmart, you could get two more items — kitchen trash bags and toilet paper — than you could get at Target for about the same money.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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