SoDu Shopping Basket

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Leads Again as Fresh Market Tops $92

Aldi posts the lowest total at $50.79, while Walmart ($54.17) and Food Lion ($54.36) are close behind. Fresh Market reaches $92.99 - a $42.20 spread for the same 17 staples.

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16 Apr 2026 — 4 min read

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SoDu Price Check - Week of April 16, 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 pretty steady this week, with the average basket at $65.43. Aldi ($50.79) takes the lowest total again, while Walmart ($54.17) and Food Lion ($54.36) are essentially tied for second and third. Fresh Market ($92.99) remains the most expensive overall.

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