CINCINNATI — Grocery bills add up quickly in the Tri-State area, so I'm continuing my weekly mission to find where your money goes furthest across local stores.
I check prices at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi and Meijer each week to compare costs on five staple items families use most.
- One gallon of 2% milk
- A dozen eggs
- A loaf of whole wheat bread
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Ground beef
See which store has the best deals this week in the video below:
Biggest savings:
Week of June 4
Milk
Looking at 2% milk this week, Walmart and Meijer are tied for the lowest price — both have a gallon priced at $2.42.
Eggs
Good news in the egg department — prices are trending down. Kroger dropped egg prices by a substantial 80 cents since last Wednesday. But for the best deal, scramble over to Walmart where a dozen is just $2.96.
Bread
If you're shopping for whole wheat bread, Aldi is your best bet. You can get a loaf for $1.55.
Chicken breast
For protein that's easy on the wallet, Meijer is winning with chicken breast prices this week — just $2.49 per pound.
Ground beef
Ground beef shoppers have two equally good options — both Kroger and Meijer offer the lowest price at $6.49 per pound.
Weekly deals you won't want to miss:
Beyond the basics, I've also scouted the best weekly specials. Here's where you can score extra savings:
Aldi
Aldi's famous "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow" finds are worth a quick visit. It's rolled out festive Fourth of July décor, tableware and clothing. Plus, with Father's Day approaching, the store has gift options for dad starting at just $7.99.
Kroger
Kroger is doubling down on chicken value with a buy-one-get-one free deal on fresh Tyson chicken. So while Meijer has the lowest per-pound price, Kroger's deal could be the better value if you're stocking up.
Kroger Plus cardholders can also grab blueberries, raspberries and blackberries at two for $4 — perfect for summer snacking and smoothies.
Meijer
If you're planning a bigger shopping trip, Meijer is offering a $10 coupon when you spend $100 or more in-store this week.
Walmart
And Walmart is making summer sweeter with this week's rollbacks: watermelons have plunged from $8.97 to $4.67, while their ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens are now $5.97, down from $6.97.
Price breakdown by store location:
Below, you'll find a complete breakdown of all five products, along with the exact locations where you can find these prices, so you don't waste your money.
Meijer
Fields Ertel Rd. 3911 W State Route 22-3, Loveland, OH 45140
- Milk (1 gallon, 2%) — $2.42
- Eggs (1 dozen, large) — $2.99
- Bread (loaf of whole wheat) — $1.99
- Chicken breast (per pound, boneless, skinless) — $2.49/lb.
- Ground beef (per pound) — $6.49
Kroger
Hyde Park — 3760 Paxton Avenue
- Milk (1 gallon, 2%) — $2.59
- Eggs (1 dozen, large) — $2.99
- Bread (loaf of whole wheat) — $2.19
- Chicken breast (per pound, boneless, skinless) — $2.99
- Ground beef (per pound) — $6.49
Aldi
425 E Kemper Road, Springdale, OH 45246
- Milk (1 gallon, 2%) — $2.85
- Eggs (1 dozen, large) — $3.29
- Bread (loaf of whole wheat) — $1.55
- Chicken breast (per pound, boneless, skinless) — $3.49/lb.
- Ground beef (per pound) — $6.99
Walmart
2801 Cunningham Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
- Milk (1 gallon, 2%) — $2.42
- Eggs (1 dozen, large) — $2.96
- Bread (loaf of whole wheat) — $1.97
- Chicken breast (per pound, boneless, skinless) — $2.67
- Ground beef (per pound) — $6.53
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