Walmart Grocery Prices
Walmart typically prices groceries 10–20% below traditional supermarkets. No membership required.
Avg savings vs supermarket
10–20%
per unit on staples
Est. weekly cart savings
$18
on a $150 grocery cart
Est. annual savings
$936
based on weekly shopping
Best Grocery Deals at Walmart
Great Value eggsGreat Value milkChickenGround beefBreadFrozen vegetablesCanned goodsCooking oil
Why Are Walmart Grocery Prices Lower?
Walmart is the world's largest retailer and uses that scale to negotiate the lowest possible prices from suppliers. Their Everyday Low Price (EDLP) strategy means they rarely run sales — instead keeping prices permanently low. The Great Value private label covers hundreds of grocery categories at prices that typically undercut even store brands at traditional supermarkets.
Loyalty Program
✓Standard (free) — in-store shopping, no membership needed
✓Walmart+ ($98/year — free delivery, fuel discount, Paramount+ streaming)
Shopping Tips
•No membership required — open to all shoppers
•Great Value private label is consistently among the cheapest grocery options
•Walmart+ includes unlimited free grocery delivery on $35+ orders
•Price matching available on select items via the Walmart app
Walmart Grocery Prices by State
Grocery prices vary by region. Select your state to see local context.
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Walmart Grocery Prices — FAQs
Is Walmart the cheapest grocery store?
Walmart is consistently one of the cheapest grocery options in the US, typically 10–20% below traditional supermarkets like Kroger or Safeway. They're usually slightly more expensive than warehouse clubs like Costco on a per-unit basis, but require no membership and sell in smaller quantities.
What are the cheapest groceries at Walmart?
Walmart's Great Value brand offers some of the lowest prices on: eggs, milk, bread, canned goods, frozen vegetables, cooking oil, pasta, rice, and beans. Fresh produce and meat are also competitively priced, especially at Walmart Supercenters.
Is Walmart+ worth it for grocery shopping?
Walmart+ ($98/year) is worthwhile if you order grocery delivery regularly. With free delivery on orders $35+, a family ordering 2–3 times per month would save more than the membership cost vs paying $7–10 per delivery. The fuel discount (10¢/gal at Walmart and Murphy USA) adds additional value.
How do Walmart grocery prices compare to Kroger?
Walmart is typically 5–15% cheaper than Kroger on comparable grocery items, especially on private-label products. Kroger competes with frequent sales and digital coupons, so Kroger can occasionally beat Walmart on specific sale items. For everyday prices without hunting deals, Walmart is usually lower.
Does Walmart price match other grocery stores?
Walmart's everyday low price strategy means they don't have a formal grocery price match program. However, the Walmart Savings Catcher (now discontinued) showed they believe their prices are already the lowest. Some individual store managers may match prices on a case-by-case basis.