Which grocery stores are cheaper than Walmart? See analysis results

With grocery prices on the rise, some stores offer more bang for your buck than others, according to an analysis.

A recent analysis from Consumer Reports and the Strategic Resource Group ranked average prices at 30 nationwide retailers based on the cost of commonly purchased items.

The research found that six retailers have cheaper national average prices than Walmart, which was used as the baseline retailer.

According to Consumer Reports, researchers compared the total price of grocery baskets that included items like packaged goods, produce and meat, but differed based on which items were available at each store. The data was compiled in six major cities across the United States.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that grocery prices – which are measured under the consumer price index's "food at home" category – increased 0.4% in February. The cost of fruits and vegetables, specifically, increased by 1.4% over the month.

Which grocery stores are cheaper than Walmart?

According to Consumer Reports' analysis, six retailers have cheaper national average prices than Walmart, which was used as the baseline. They are:

1. Costco Wholesale: -21.4% difference compared with Walmart.
2. BJ's Wholesale Club: -21.0% difference.
3. Lidl: -8.5% difference.
4. Aldi: -8.3% difference.
5. WinCo: -3.3% difference.
6. H-E-B: -0.2% difference.

Which grocery stores are the most expensive?

Conversely, the following retailers have the five highest national average prices compared with Walmart:

1. Whole Foods: +39.7% difference.
2. Shaw's: +31.9% difference.
3. El Rancho: +30.1% difference.
4. Jewel-Osco: +29.7% difference.
5. Mariano's: +27.6% difference.

Whole Foods, which had the highest prices compared with Walmart, told the publication that the analysis did not account for factors like ingredient standards and sourcing.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].