12-03-2025
H-E-B or Aldi: Which grocery store in Texas is cheaper? See the 10 cheapest stores in US
Make the most of your money: With grocery prices climbing, you might be wondering which store gives you the best bang for your buck.
A 2024 analysis found that Texas has the lowest grocery prices in the nation — about 9.7% below the national average.
But according to Ramsey Solutions, 58% of Americans are spending more on groceries this year. And in Texas, with a 27.16% price hike over the past two years, your grocery bill may still sting a bit, regardless of it costing less than the rest of the United States.
Here's where you can score the cheapest groceries.
Here's a list of the most affordable grocery stores in Texas and the United States, according to Ramsey Solutions.
Aldi
Market Basket
WinCo Foods
Lidl (not in Texas)
Trader Joe's
Costco
Walmart
Food 4 Less (not in Texas)
H-E-B
Sam's Club
Those in Texas that are still budget-friendly but may not have made the list including Food King and Sprouts.
If you're looking to save on your grocery bill, Food and Wine has a method to help you get the most value out of your weekly shopping.
The 6-to-1 method encourages you to fill your cart with:
6 vegetables
5 fruits
4 proteins
3 starches
2 sauces or spreads
1 "fun" item
This strategy lets you mix and match ingredients to create a variety of meals while keeping costs low.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: These are the cheapest grocery stores in Texas, US
