# Business Insider reporter Savannah Born compared prices on 32 everyday items at Costco and Walmart in her home city of Indianapolis.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Daily Mail Online*

## Key points

- Costco's basket of 32 items was nearly 26 percent cheaper than Walmart's in Indianapolis.
- Consumer Reports found Costco's average grocery prices are 21 percent lower than Walmart's nationally.
- Walmart captures over 50 percent of grocery sales in 200+ US communities, often in food deserts.
- Costco's lower prices rely on bulk buying, capped markups, and its Kirkland Signature brand.

**Companies:** Walmart, Costco, BJ's, Lidl, Aldi, WinCo
**Countries:** United States

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