Food is one of the biggest expenses consumers have. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the average annual food budget is $10,169 — $6,224 for food at home, $3,945 for food away from home. That’s about $847 a month.
For consumers trying to keep costs down, finding a store where groceries are cheaper isn’t just smart. It’s sometimes necessary. Two top contenders for affordability are Walmart and the membership-only warehouse club Sam’s Club. But which of these stores will have cheaper groceries in 2026? Here’s our prediction.
