7 On Your Side compares grocery prices. Do costs greatly differ between stores?
ABC7 Los Angeles • • business
Key Points:
- A comparison of prices for five common grocery items—potatoes, chicken breast, eggs, bread, and milk—was conducted across several popular stores to assess price variations.
- Prices varied slightly by store, with some items cheaper at certain retailers, such as potatoes at Grocery Outlet and eggs at Ralphs, but overall prices were very close.
- Total costs for the basket of items were $23.25 at Grocery Outlet, $25.26 at Ralphs, $21.52 at Amazon Fresh (with a minimum purchase for free delivery), and $19.93 at Costco when prices were adjusted for single items.
- Costco offered the lowest prices but requires buying in bulk and paying a membership fee, which shoppers need to consider when deciding if it’s cost-effective.
- Due to high gas prices, shoppers may want to limit visits to multiple stores, though weekly store circulars and occasional trips could still help save money.