Aldi vs. Target: Which Store Has Better Prices on Summer Grocery Staples?
When summer hits, grocery bills from backyard barbecue essentials to snacks and beverages creep up fast. With this being the case, shopping around and discovering which retailers offer better deals is critical to your budget.
To find out which store gives summer shoppers the better deal, we compared seven staple items including fresh produce, beverages, bread, snacks and more. We matched store-brand to store-brand wherever possible, keeping pack sizes equivalent for a fair comparison.
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Here is how each item shook out between Aldi and Target, and where you'll see the most significant savings.
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Fresh Strawberries (1 Pound)
Aldi: $2.65
Target: $2.99
At $2.65 per pound, Aldi strawberries beat Target’s price by 34 cents. Fresh strawberries are a summer staple for fruit salads, smoothies and snacking, so the savings add up quickly if you buy multiple pints throughout the season.
Whole Milk (1 Gallon)
Aldi: $4.39
Target: $3.99
Target’s Good & Gather whole milk costs 40 cents less per gallon than Aldi’s Friendly Farms version. That gap is meaningful for families who go through multiple gallons a week during the summer months.
Whole Wheat Bread (20-Ounce Loaf)
Aldi: $2.15
Target: $1.99
Target’s Market Pantry whole wheat bread comes in 16 cents cheaper than Aldi’s L’oven Fresh on the same 20-ounce loaf. The difference is modest, but if you are building sandwiches for the whole family all summer, it adds up.
Large Eggs (1 Dozen)
Aldi: $1.65
Target: $1.49
Target’s Good & Gather large eggs are 16 cents cheaper per dozen than Aldi’s Goldhen brand. Both are conventional Grade A eggs, and the price difference is small, but eggs are a high-frequency purchase. Make no mistake -- Target the better value here.
Bottled Water (24-Pack)
Aldi: $3.55
Target: $3.89
Aldi’s PurAqua 24-pack of water runs 34 cents less than Target’s Good & Gather equivalent. With outdoor gatherings, sports and road trips driving high water consumption during the summer months, this is one of the most impactful items on the list to buy at Aldi.
Greek Yogurt (32 Ounces)
Aldi: $3.85
Target: $3.99
Aldi’s Friendly Farms plain whole milk Greek yogurt costs 14 cents less than Target’s Good & Gather version in the size. While only by a slim margin, Aldi edges ahead for this protein-packed summer breakfast and smoothie staple.
Orange Juice
Aldi: $4.15
Target: $4.19
Aldi's Nature's Nectar orange juice option wins here by just 4 cents against the Target Good & Gather version — essentially a tie. Either store is a solid pick for this item, as both brands offer not-from-concentrate, pulp-free options in this case.
When it came to pure cost savings between the two brands, the difference was negligible, with Aldi edging out Target by a mere 14 cents when totaling all items -- that's $22.39 versus $22.53, respectfully. Aldi is the better choice for shoppers focused on snacks, beverages and dairy, while Target is likely the better option for fresh produce and eggs, particularly when promotions are running.
Budget-conscious households who shop the full list will find the most consistent savings at Aldi, but Target Circle members and deal-seekers can close the gap on select items with seasonal sales.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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