We track the same 50+ products at both Walmart and Target every day. Below is the live verdict — broken down by category, with full transparency on which store wins where. Spoiler: it depends a lot on what you're buying.
Updated daily. Cheaper price highlighted in green. See the full 50-item comparison below by category.
| Product | Walmart | Target | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Pro 2 Electronics |
$189.00 | $199.99 | $10.99 |
| Tide Liquid Detergent 92oz Household |
$11.97 | $13.49 | $1.52 |
| Great Value vs Good & Gather Milk 1gal Grocery (store brand) |
$2.84 | $3.39 | $0.55 |
| Charmin Ultra Soft TP 24-pack Household |
$28.97 | $24.99 | $3.98 |
| LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Toys |
$169.99 | $159.99 | $10.00 |
| Apple iPhone 16 128GB Electronics |
$729.00 | $799.99 | $70.99 |
| Hanes Men's T-Shirt 6-pack Clothing |
$15.94 | $19.99 | $4.05 |
| Stanley 40oz Quencher Tumbler Home |
$44.99 | $39.99 | $5.00 |
| Crest 3D White Toothpaste 3-pack Personal care |
$10.97 | $12.49 | $1.52 |
| Nike Women's Free RN Footwear |
$84.99 | $79.99 | $5.00 |
The honest answer to "which is cheaper" depends entirely on what you're shopping for. Here's the breakdown across 6 major categories.
If you're shopping purely on price, Walmart wins more often than not — about 62% of the time across our tracked basket. The price gap is biggest on groceries (8% average), iPhones and Apple products ($50-100 cheaper), and basic clothing essentials.
But that's not the full story. Target wins on three meaningful axes: store brand quality (Threshold home goods, Good & Gather food, Cat & Jack kids' clothing routinely beat Walmart's Great Value on quality), shopping experience (cleaner stores, easier returns, better app), and Target Circle deals (the free loyalty program offers genuinely large discounts that can flip the price comparison).
Our recommendation: if you have time for both, split your shopping. Buy electronics, name-brand groceries, and basic essentials at Walmart. Buy home goods, kids' items, and gift purchases at Target — especially when you can stack a Circle deal.
The truth nobody tells you: prices at both stores change constantly, and the "winner" on any given item flips every few weeks. The Apple AirPods that cost $189 at Walmart today might be $169 at Target next week with a Circle deal.
Instead of memorizing which store is cheaper, track the specific items you actually buy. PriceWatch monitors any product at both Walmart and Target and emails you the moment either store drops below your target price. You always know which one is cheaper — without checking yourself.
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