SoDu Shopping Basket

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Stays Lowest as Target Total Jumps This Week

Aldi leads at $50.92, with Walmart ($53.28) and Food Lion ($54.31) close behind. Fresh Market tops $90.69 - a $39.77 spread for the same 17 staples.

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09 Apr 2026 — 3 min read

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SoDu Price Check - Week of April 9, 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-to-slightly higher this week, with the average basket at $65.87. Aldi ($50.92) narrowly holds the lowest total again, with Walmart ($53.28) and Food Lion ($54.31) close behind. Fresh Market ($90.69) remains the most expensive overall.

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