Which one is cheaper: Walmart or ALDI?

I can't tell you how many times I've had to compare Walmart and Aldi for groceries.

There is a debate in the frugal living community.Both sides of the store are passionate about it, but which one is right?

The stores need to be compared as fairly as possible.The good news is that we can pull up the cost of different items online using Walmart.

Depending on where you live, the price of groceries varies a lot.Before making comparisons, make sure you choose the stores closest to your home.

Every year, the foods you use represent a large part of your food spending.The prices on items we use for baking have been reduced by Aldi.We use a lot of the ready-made items.).

At highly reduced prices, Aldi brings in both grocery and consumer items.Foods, tools, and home decor are included in these items.

These special buys have been reliable for my family.A friend of mine who does lawn care for a living has been using a tree lopper for more than two years.

It has been increasing the number of organic options.The company is close to Trader Joe's and has easy access to the larger organic foods market.

Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets have larger footprints.They only carry one version of each item.

In a typical grocery run, I can get in and out of the store in less time and with less stress than at Walmart.

Walmart wins pricing consistently on items you can purchase in bulk.My kids love cereals as a snack.If I buy them in the 32 count variety pack, I can save money.

Walmart is a full-sized grocery store.The extra space allows them to stock more items than you can find in any other store.

If you compare Walmart's prices to those of traditional grocery stores, you will usually find a 20% savings.

Walmart has more leverage with the manufacturers because they always offer name brand products.Walmart will accept coupons and price match other grocery stores.

There are a few clearance items here and there, but they are usually seasonal and not very popular.

All the time, Walmart has clearance items.The bakery puts things that are close to their sell-by date on discount.

There are rows of clearance merchandise in most Walmart stores.Walmart is the clear winner if you are shopping for clearance.

It's hard to beat a trip to Walmart if you want to go on one shopping trip and get everything you need.In a single store, the selection of groceries, toys, electronics, automotive supplies, and so much more is unparalleled.

Walmart is the one-stop-shop for convenience.It is a grocery store.

Walmart is superior when it comes to online shopping.Walmart is the second largest online retailer.

The streamlined curbside pickup operation that they have yet to match is a result of this.

When they saw that they were behind on online shopping, they formed a partnership with Instacart to give shoppers a satisfactory online experience.It isn't as complete as what Walmart offers, and there is a cost to using Instacart which may wipe out the cost savings of shopping at Aldi.

You are evaluated on how fast you can run items through the scanner at work.Even when the lines are long, this focus makes the checkout at Aldi much quicker.

Cross-training all their employees and paying them well is how Aldi keeps its stores low cost.The store has fewer employees because of the cross-training.

When the line gets long, they call another employee to stop whatever store functions they are doing and speed people through the checkout.

The points above show the strong points of each store.For everyday shopping, Aldi has lower prices.

Walmart is a favorite for many people because of its limitations.Walmart has a larger selection and low prices if you want to have one place with everything you need.

I like shopping at Aldi.It is difficult to beat the prices at a conventional grocery store with a coupon.

The time I spend in the store is less at Walmart than it is at Aldi because I get a great low price.The store is smaller, there is a maximum of two options for an item, and I don't want to stray over to the electronics section.

I shop frequently at Walmart since it is two miles from my home, but I think that may diminish a bit when the brand new Aldi finishes its construction next door.With the two so close together, you can be sure I will keep saving money at both.

SavingFreak.com is owned and operated by Paul Moyer.He is a financial coach and insurance agent.Paul has been debt free since 2006 with the help of his wife.