Which Is Cheaper, Costco or Walmart?

View in Browser What's your favorite warehouse store? It doesn't really qualify as a warehouse, but I do most of my shopping at Target. For one, it's an easy walk away. There's no point in loading up the car with a year's worth of Cheerios or paper towels, because there's no place to store them in my small apartment. And I've found that Target prices are pretty competitive for the things my family buys frequently. My husband and I visited the nearest Costco more than a decade ago and did a unit-price comparison between Costco and Target. We found the latter offered similar deals on items like diapers and contact solution. But we're not buying diapers anymore, so maybe we're due for another trip to check the prices on our current needs, like an endless supply of Axe body spray for my tween boy. Today's edition features a price showdown between Walmart and Costco. The idea isn't to go to one place for eggs and the other for milk--at least, I have no time for that approach. It's simply to see which store offers the best deals on the items you buy the most, and to frequent it as a way to save money with minimal effort. Best wishes, Elizabeth P.S. If you got this newsletter from a friend, sign up here for email delivery to make sure you don't miss the next issue. To listen on podcast platforms or smart speakers, see here. SPONSORED CONTENT FROM FIDELITY INVESTMENTS The Fidelity Retirement Score Figuring out what's next for your retirement starts with knowing where you stand today. Take the first step by getting your Fidelity Retirement Score. Get your score TIMELY RETIREMENT NEWS, INSIGHTS AND ADVICE Costco vs. Walmart Showdown: Here's Who Has the Cheapest Price on 11 Things You Buy All the Time You might be surprised by number 9. Here's Exactly What You Should Do to Save Money and Eat Healthier at Restaurants, According to Celebrity Chef Cat Cora Even an Iron Chef has to stick to a budget. 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