That is only an additional savings of $1.11 so I don’t think going to both places would have been worth it. I went through the list and separated out what was cheaper at each store, and even if we went to both stores out total would have been $79.33. If I had to choose one store to go to, I would definitely go to Walmart.

I always love it when the total comes out about $100, so I am happy with these totals. This was $22.29 (about 22%) cheaper than Stater Bros total of $102.73. Overall, Walmart was cheaper than Stater Bros with a total of $80.44. Walmart was cheaper in every section, but let’s look at the overall totals. Is Walmart more expensive than Stater Bros Market? This was $7.12 cheaper than Stater Bros total of $28.33. In the dairy section, Walmart came out cheaper with a total of $21.21. These are all the dairy items needed like milk and cheeses. This was $0.96 cheaper than Stater Bros total of $4.18. In the frozen section, Walmart came out cheaper with a total of $3.22. These are the frozen items needed for this week’s meal plan. This was $9.18 cheaper than Stater Bros total of $32.41. In the dry goods section, Walmart came out cheaper with a total of $23.23. This is all the dry goods and shelf stable items that we need for our meal plan. This was cheaper than substituting with just thighs. Stater Bros also did not have any leg quarters (this is when the drumstick and the thigh is still attached) so we went with a whole chicken so we could have the bones and the meat. It is worth noting that not only did Walmart come out cheaper, but we also got 10 pounds of chicken legs instead of the just the 5 pounds that we needed. This was $3.11 cheaper than Stater Bros total of $15.93. In the meat section, Walmart came out cheaper with a total of $12.82. Val-Best 10lb bag frozen= $6.72 *on sale* *substitution* whole chicken $1.69 a lb (5lbs)= $8.45 This is all the meats that we will need from the deli and meat counter. This was $1.92 cheaper than Stater Bros’ total of $21.88. In the produce section, Walmart came out cheaper with a total of $19.96. This is all the fresh vegetables and fruits we need for the week. Everything else needed for the meal plan will need to be purchased.įor a more in depth break down on how I would make this meal plan work, check out “ Healthy Grocery List Week #11 (Really Cheap, Easy, and Toddler Friendly). We are assuming that we already have kitchen basics like cooking oil, seasonings, salt/pepper, and baking powder at home. This may not be the best value, but we are going for the cheapest option. This means mostly generic store brand options and the smallest size needed. I will be selecting items for our meal plan that are the absolute cheapest.

Mini Pepperoni Pizzas with Spinach Saladįor this price comparison, I am using prices available in Apple Valley, California.

BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches with coleslaw and baked beans.Ground Beef Chili with Red Kidney Beans (served with tortillas, sour cream, & cheese) and California Blend veggies.Ground Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice & Canned Corn.Chicken and Rice Soup with Spinach Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, & ranch dressing).Herb Chicken Leg Quarters with Sweet Potatoes & California Blend veggies.

Black Bean Hummus Quesadillas & Carrots with Ranch.Scrambled Eggs, Pepperoni, and Apple Slices.Egg & Cheese Biscuits with Apple Slices.Cottage Cheese with Pineapple & Blueberries.Spinach Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese & Bananas.Our plan is to get groceries for a week that are healthy and cheap! For this price comparison, I have made a meal plan for a family of 4 using “ 25 Cheap food that fills you up when you are broke!” as a guide.

Stater bros white cake mix