SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Edges Walmart for Lowest Total This Week
Aldi leads at $50.86, just ahead of Walmart ($51.96), while Fresh Market tops $89.73 - a $38.87 gap for the same 17 staples.
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SoDu Price Check - Week of March 31, 2026
Where can you stretch your grocery dollars the furthest in South Durham this week? We priced 17 everyday items - from eggs and milk to meat, pasta, and toilet paper - at nine major grocery stores serving the SoDu area.
This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows grocery prices are steady this week, with the average basket at $64.82. Aldi ($50.86) narrowly beats Walmart ($51.96) for the cheapest total, while Fresh Market ($89.73) remains the most expensive for the same 17 staples.
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