6 Sam's Club Summer Grocery Finds That Are Consistently Cheaper Than Walmart
If you’re stocking up for summer grilling and family get-togethers, buying in bulk can help you save. But not every bulk purchase is a bargain.
You’ll need to compare the cost per ounce or per unit rather than the sticker price.
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Based on the regular listed prices, these six summer grocery staples have a lower cost per ounce or unit at Sam’s Club than comparable products at Walmart. Although larger package sizes typically cost more upfront, you get more for your money over time.
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Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbeque Sauce
Sam's Club
Price: $6.98 (80 ounces)
Cost per ounce: 9 cents
Walmart
Price: $3.98 (40 ounces)
Cost per ounce: 10 cents
Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce is a summer favorite. You can save more per ounce on your purchase by paying slightly more upfront for the Sweet Baby Ray's bulk pack at Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club sells Sweet Baby Ray’s in a two-pack of 40-ounce bottles, while Walmart offers a single 40-ounce bottle. Based on the listed unit prices, Sam’s Club is a bit cheaper than Walmart.
Ball Park Beef Franks
Sam's Club
Price: $10.98 (24 count)
Cost per pound: $3.91
Walmart
Price: $5.67 (15 ounces, 8 count)
Cost per pound: $6.03
If you’re feeding a crowd, you’ll save more on the 24-count pack of Ball Park Beef Franks at Sam’s Club than you will on the eight-count pack from Walmart. If you purchased three packs from Walmart for 24 franks, that would cost you about $17. Based on the listed cost per pound, Sam’s Club is about 35% cheaper than Walmart.
Nestlé Drumstick Variety Pack
Sam's Club
Price: $11.18 (16 count)
Price per cone: 70 cents
Walmart
Price: $6.74 (8 count), $13.48 for two boxes
Price per cone: 84 cents (two boxes)
When stocking up the freezer with some treats for the warmer weather, you may as well spend more on the Nestlé Drumstick Cone Variety Pack at Sam’s Club. At full price, it’s a little over $11 for a pack of 16, which comes to 70 cents per cone. Walmart sells a variety pack with eight cones for 18 cents per cone. But if you buy two packs from Walmart, that'll cost you $13.48, or 84 cents per cone. That’s about a 23% difference in savings per cone.
Bush's Original Baked Beans
Sam's Club
Price: $11.48 (132 ounces)
Price per ounce: 9 cents
Walmart
Price: $20.38 (192 ounces)
Price per ounce: 11 cents
This is a great example of how more isn’t always better. Even though Walmart sells a larger pack of Bush’s Original Baked Beans, Sam’s Club has a lower cost per ounce. Walmart’s pack of 12, 16-ounce cans costs two cents more per ounce than the pack of eight, 16.5-ounce cans from Sam’s Club.
Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Pack
Sam's Club
Price: $13.98 (40 count, 240 fluid ounces)
Price per fluid ounce: 6 cents
Walmart
Price: $28.50 (40 count, 240 fluid ounces)
Price per fluid ounce: 12 cents
While these Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Packs at Sam’s Club and Walmart are nearly identical, the prices aren’t. Walmart’s is about twice as much as the pack from Sam’s Club. If juice pouches are a summer staple for the kids, this is a great deal for stocking up.
Store-Brand Light String Cheese
Sam's Club
Price: $7.27 (36 count)
Price per stick: 20 cents
Walmart
Price: $3.28 (12 count)
Price per stick: 27 cents
String cheese is a great snack option if you’re constantly on the go during the summer. If you want to save more on your grocery bill, the Member’s Mark Light String Cheese comes with 36 sticks for a lower cost per stick, compared to Walmart’s 12-stick Great Value pack. At 20 cents per stick versus 27 cents per stick, Sam’s Club is about 26% cheaper.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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