Walmart Supercenter

I made this comparison once in Chicago, so I thought I’d repeat it here. The Walmart in Chicago was a neighborhood express one, while the Galena one is a Super Center. I compared prices at Walmart for the same/​similar/​least expensive option after shopping for these items at Aldi in Platteville, WI. Aldi is about a 20 minute drive north.
Organic Arugula
Walmart $ 3.28
Aldi $.99
Organic EVOO
Walmart $ 6.26
Aldi $ 4.99
Box of Couscous
Walmart $ 1.98
Aldi $ 1.29
Thin Spaghetti
Walmart $ 1.28
Aldi $.89
Medium Frozen Shrimp
Walmart $ 6.98
Aldi $ 5.49
Center Cut Bacon
Walmart $$ 3.94
Aldi $ 2.99
Quart 2% milk
Walmart $ 1.42
Aldi $ 1.49
4oz. Mushrooms
Walmart $ 1.98
Aldi $ 1.29
Canned Chicken Breast
Walmart $ 2.38
Aldi $ 1.69
Triscuits
Walmart $ 1.98
Aldi $ 1.25
4oz, Crumbled Feta
Walmart $ 2.98
Aldi $ 1.79
Quart Canola Oil
Walmart $ 2.22
Aldi $ 2.09
White Vinegar
Walmart $ 1.22
Aldi $.79
Deli Sliced Swiss Cheese
Walmart $ 2.50
Aldi $ 1.79
Chunk of Havarti
Walmart $ 4.98
Aldi $ 2.99
Pint Blueberries
Walmart $$ 2.44
Aldi $ 1.49
Total Walmart = $ 55.28
Total Aldi = $ 33.30
Difference = $ 21.98
Conclusions:
1. On this comparable shopping trip, Aldi saved 40% over Walmart.
2. Except for one item (milk), Aldi was less expensive for every product.
3. It’s worth the drive to Platteville, even for a chunk of Havarti.
4. Walmart has good prices for pet supplies, but not much else.
5. Walmart ain’t cheap!
6. I love Aldi.
I like this Walmart because of the people who work here. All very nice and helpful. But I’ll continue to get most of my groceries elsewhere. It seems that families especially could save a lot by shopping at Aldi.

I feel like I can’t go on vacation anywhere without forgetting something and needing to go to Walmart. As far as Walmarts go, this one was pretty clean and well stocked. Good place to get all the toiletries you forgot.

a typical walmart but much better than the ones in Chicago

While I’ve never been a «Walmart shopper» and would usually avoid Walmarts in general, this one’s not that bad. Good reasonably priced selections across the board; clean and non-​jammed aisles, and with extremely friendly associates at the checkouts. Just don’t ask a worker where anything is. Had inquired for a wall mount make up mirror that 3 different associates could not find but I found myself on my next visit. Was looking for a coffee thermos and the associate directed me to seasonal drink cups. The funniest was realizing that no one in sporting goods, fishes, hunts, plays golf, etc. and can offer no advice.

Pretty nice Walmart. Efficient and clean. Can’t ask for much more.

typical wally mart.
nothing really special.
believe it or not, this wally mart has A LOT more class then the ones in the chicagoland area