ALDI vs. Walmart: Which Is Cheaper in 2025?

ALDI vs. Walmart

Key Takeaways

Overall, ALDI is cheaper than Walmart for many grocery prices.
ALDI had cheaper prices for 24 out of 29 items compared.
ALDI has more affordable produce, chicken and ground beef than Walmart.
Walmart has more affordable bacon.

It’s no secret—the grocery budget is where we tend to overspend the most.

One of my favorite ways to save money? Grocery shopping at ALDI. I’m a big fan! (If you don’t know, they’re a German discount grocery store that’s been growing like crazy across the U.S.)

But here’s the thing—Walmart is also known for low prices and budget-friendly store brands. So, is ALDI less expensive than Walmart? I decided to put them both to the test to see who comes out on top as being best for your budget.

ALDI Prices vs. Walmart Prices: Which Is Cheaper?

To find out which grocery store is the cheapest, I went on a real-life grocery run to both ALDI and Walmart, grabbed the same items from each, and crunched the numbers to find out where your grocery dollars go the farthest.

I compared groceries I actually buy. And to keep things simple, I broke everything into five categories: meat, dairy, produce, pantry staples and household items.

Some disclaimers:

Prices were gathered in May 2025 at local stores in Franklin, Tennessee. Grocery prices vary by region, season and even current events, so keep that in mind as you compare.
I compared store brands—ALDI’s private labels vs. Walmart’s Great Value label and other store brands. (When a store brand wasn’t available at Walmart, I went with the cheapest available option.)
ALDI is an advertiser on The Ramsey Show—but this article still reflects my honest experience and real price comparisons.

ALDI vs. Walmart: Meat Prices

For many Americans, meat is a staple at any dining table. In fact, we consume an average of 268 pounds of meat per year!¹ But meat is expensive. In fact, you can save a lot of money by simply eating less of it. Still planning to keep meat on the menu? Let’s see how ALDI and Walmart meat prices compare.