CINCINNATI — The Consumer Price Index report expects a 3% jump in food prices this year, and you can certainly feel it at the grocery store. Each week, I check Walmart, Aldi, Kroger and Meijer so you know where to find the best deals.
I track prices on these five essential products across all four stores:
- One gallon of 2% milk
- A dozen eggs
- A loaf of whole wheat bread
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Ground beef
Here are this week's best deals on each item:
- Milk (1 gallon): Kroger leads at $2.29
- Eggs (1 dozen): Meijer has the best price at $2.39
- Whole wheat bread (1 loaf): Aldi wins at $1.55
- Chicken breasts: Walmart offers the lowest price at $2.67 per pound
- Ground beef: Walmart also leads at $6.93 per pound
WATCH: We tracked the best grocery prices this week on basic household essentials
If you bought all five items — milk, eggs, bread, chicken and beef — here's how the totals compare:
| Store | Milk | Eggs | Chicken | Beef | Bread | Total |
| Walmart | $2.56 | $2.72 | $2.67 | $6.93 | $1.97 | $16.85 |
| Meijer | $2.42 | $2.39 | $2.69 | $6.99 | $1.99 | $16.48 |
| Aldi | $2.99 | $2.59 | $3.49 | $7.29 | $1.55 | $17.91 |
| Kroger | $2.29 | $2.89 | $2.99 | $7.49 | $1.79 | $17.45 |
Delivery is also becoming a more common option for grocery shopping. Kroger recently announced it would be available for delivery on the DoorDash app.
Beyond the traditional stores, Amazon is expanding its grocery game with the launch of "Amazon Grocery," a new brand targeting budget shoppers. The service includes milk, produce, meat and seafood, with most products under $5. Prime members can get free same-day delivery on orders over $25.
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