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I took an identical grocery list to Costco, Walmart and Target. The price difference for everyday items will shock you... but here's why I don't think the cheapest store is worth it

May 4, 2026 1:29 PM

I took the same shopping list to Target, Walmart, and Costco to find out, once and for all, which retailer actually offers the best value.

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