# Consumer Reports' report found that shoppers can pay dramatically different prices depending on which supermarket chain they frequent.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Reno Gazette-Journal*

## Key points

- Costco is 21.4% cheaper than Walmart, making it the cheapest major grocery chain nationally.
- Aldi is 8.3% cheaper and WinCo is 3.3% cheaper than Walmart, according to Consumer Reports.
- Whole Foods averages nearly 40% higher prices than Walmart, making it the most expensive chain.
- Trader Joe's prices are 24.6% higher than Walmart, based on the Consumer Reports analysis.
- Consumer Reports' price comparisons were based on in-person shelf prices collected in late summer 2025.

**Companies:** Costco, WinCo, Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's
**Countries:** United States

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