When it comes to saving money on everyday essentials and popular products, Walmart and Target remain two of the most trusted names in retail. Despite fierce competition from online giants like Amazon, these big-box stores continue to offer competitive pricing and exclusive deals that keep shoppers coming back. Whether you’re stocking up on household staples, shopping for toys or refreshing your home décor, knowing where to find the best value can make all the difference.
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Legos
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Example product: Lego Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack Toy Set
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Walmart price: $15.99 ($19.99 in store)
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Target price: $15.99
Legos are consistently rated as one of the best deals at Walmart, but both Walmart and Target have some of the hottest Lego products available. Savvier shoppers have long been aware that Walmart typically beats Target and Toys R Us on price, but for the most part, the two mega-retailers are comparable.
Back-to-School Supplies
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Example product: 3-pack of legal pads
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Walmart price: $4.68
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Target price: $4.89
Walmart and Target both provide great deals on back-to-school supplies. Walmart offers both low everyday prices as well as rollback prices, and Target has been known to offer buy-one-get-one 50% off on a variety of school supplies. Office supply stores like Office Depot or Staples tend to have more of a markup on their bread-and-butter inventory.
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Educational Toys
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Example product: Mindware Dig It Up, Dinosaur Eggs
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Walmart price: $24.95
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Target price: $24.99
Both Walmart and Target have a good track record when it comes to low prices on toys, especially around the holidays, as there will be roll-back pricing and sales that mark down these items even further. In this category, you should keep your eye on Target as it seems to have a knack for predicting the hot toys for the season, generally pricing them lower than the competition.
Name-Brand Laundry Detergent
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Example product: Tide Oxi Boost Power Pods with Stain Remover (45-count)
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Walmart price: $19.94
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Target price: $19.99
Walmart and Target both stand out with affordable prices on brand-name laundry detergent, and typically have better prices compared to grocers or other online retailers. Shopping for these products at one of these two stores can keep your clothes clean without you losing your shirt.
Cleaning Products
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Example product: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (3-pack)
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Walmart price: $12.78
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Target price: $12.99
Walmart and Target continually offer competitive prices on name-brand cleaning products. Walmart prices tend to undercut the prices at local grocers, and Target often offers gift cards of $5 to $10 with cleaning product purchases. Online retailers such as Amazon can’t compete with Walmart and Target’s prices on many cleaning products.
Baby Supplies
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Example product: Dr. Brown’s Insta-Feed Baby Bottle Warmer & Sterilizer
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Walmart price: $24.97
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Target price: $17.49
Multiple deals experts have cited both Walmart and Target prices on baby supplies and products. Name-brand baby products often are better for your budget when purchased at either retailer.
Pet Toys
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Example product: Kong Classic Dog Chew Toy (L)
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Walmart price: $14.99
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Target price: $15.69
Pet food might not be one of the best things to buy at Walmart or Target, but you’ll find great prices on toys for your pet.
Bedroom Decor
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Example product: Modern Threads Beck 4-Piece Garment Washed Adult Comforter Set (Queen)
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Walmart price: $40.78
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Target price: $59.99
When it’s time to get cozy, you might want to spare no expense. Good news: You can still snuggle in luxury without the big-name price tag. Instead of opting for a trendy comforter that costs upwards of $100 from a store like Crate & Barrel, head to Walmart or Target and pick up a comparable — and trendy — one for less.
Power Tools
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Example product: Black & Decker Cordless Hex Power Screwdriver
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Walmart price: $29.43
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Target price: $31.80
If you’re a homeowner — or even just a hobbyist — it can get expensive to start expanding your power tools collection. Instead of dropping anywhere from $45 and up for your next power tool, opt to grab one from Walmart or Target for much less.
Non-Dairy Milk
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Example product: Chobani Plain Plant-Based Oatmilk (52 fluid ounces)
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Walmart price: $4.17
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Target price: $4.29
Vegans and lactose-intolerant masses, rejoice: It’s become extremely easy to find non-dairy options in nearly every neighborhood store, especially at Walmart. Still, Target might take the cake as far as affordable non-dairy options go. In addition to their wide array of options — almond, soy, cashew, even pea — they offer consistently low prices on the staples, whereas stricter grocery stores might mark up their non-dairy options.
Andrew DePietro contributed to the reporting for this article.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Aug. 4, 2025. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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