The most and least expensive grocery stores, according to Consumer Reports
Using Walmart as the baseline, Consumer Reports found where you can get deals above and below the national average
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We’re all trying to save money at the supermarket. And it’s no secret that where you shop makes a big difference for your grocery bill.
Consumer Reports set out to find which major grocery chains are the most and least expensive.
It used Walmart $WMT as the standard grocer by price, in part because it’s also the largest and most common grocery chain in the country.
Continue reading to see which made the list and why.
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5th most expensive: Mariano's
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Prices at Mariano's are 27.6% above the national average.
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4th most expensive: Jewel-Osco
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Prices at Jewel-Osco are 29.7% above the national average.
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3rd most expensive: El Rancho
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Prices at El Rancho are 30.1% above the national average.
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2nd most expensive: Shaw's
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Prices at Shaw's are 31.9% above the national average.
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Most expensive: Whole Foods
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Prices at Whole Foods are 39.7% above the national average.
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5th least expensive: WinCo
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Prices at WinCo are 3.3% below the national average.
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4th least expensive: Aldi
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Prices at Aldi are 8.3% below the national average.
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3rd least expensive: Lidl
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Prices at Lidl are 8.5% below the national average.
9 / 10
2nd least expensive: BJ's Wholesale Club
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Prices at BJ's are 21.0% below the national average.
10 / 10
Least expensive: Costco Wholesale
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Prices at Costco $COST are 21.4% below the national average.