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30 Everyday Items That Are Cheaper at Dollar Tree Than at Walmart
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Americans are being squeezed by the highest inflation in 40 years, with soaring energy and grocery prices as the main culprits. In June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 9.1 percent over the last 12 months. To cope with inflation, many Americans are turning to dollar stores for savings and finding better prices on many items than they’d find at America’s largest retailer – Walmart.
Since its inception, Walmart has beat the drum about its low prices, using slogans such as “Always the low price. Always;” “Everyday low prices;” and “Save Money. Live Better.” The retail giant was forced to change that first slogan in 1994, however, because the National Advertising Review Board found it deceptive. Based on a comparison of prices of certain items today at Dollar Tree, one of the leading dollar stores, that claim by Walgreen’s still would be inaccurate. (For reasons of cost and otherwise, these are 29 things you should never buy at Walmart.)
To determine 30 items that cost less at Dollar Tree than at Walmart, 24/7 Tempo sourced online prices for everyday items, mostly generic, at both chains. We focused on bargain brands in small units, although in some cases, buying a larger bulk package at Walmart may be cheaper per unit. Brand names are noted where available, but not all Dollar Tree items have branding. Note that prices on individual items may vary at each Walmart location.
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We chose only Dollar Tree items priced at $1.25. In total, 11 items at Dollar Tree were priced at least as much as $1.07 less than the corresponding item offered by the Bentonville, Ark.-based discounting titan. These items included candles, socks, picture frames, measuring tapes, sunglasses, and charging cables. One Dollar Tree products cost $6.71 less than a similar item at Walmart. (Regardless of price, here are 20 things you should always buy at a dollar store.)
30. Tissue Paper
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 30 sheets gift tissue 20×20″
> Walmart: $7.99 for 75 sheets Iconical tissue paper 20×20″
> Savings per unit: $0.06
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29. Gift Bags
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 3 small kraft gift bags
> Walmart: $4.97 for 10 Hello Hobby small kraft gift bags
> Savings per unit: $0.08
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28. Bandages
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 10 Curad extra-large plastic bandages
> Walmart: $2.08 for 10 Equate flexible fabric bandages
> Savings per unit: $0.08
27. Razors
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 10 Assured twin blade disposable razors
> Walmart: $2.97 for 12 Bic twin blade disposable razors
> Savings per unit: $0.12
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26. Oven Cleaner
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 13 oz. The Home Store oven cleaner
> Walmart: $3.77 for 16 oz. Great Value oven cleaner
> Savings per unit: $0.14
25. Paper plates
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 24 white paper 7 inch party plates
> Walmart: $1.55 for 8 Creative Converting white 7 inch luncheon plates
> Savings per unit: $0.14
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24. Tape
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 2 Scotch transparent tape
> Walmart: $2.44 for 3 Scotch transparent tape
> Savings per unit: $0.19
23. Vases
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 6″ glass bud vase
> Walmart: $1.57 for 1 Libbey 6″ glass bud vase
> Savings per unit: $0.32
22. Microfiber car towels
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 2 Driver’s Choice microfiber auto cleaning towels
> Walmart: $1.97 for 2 Auto Drive microfiber surface cleaning towels
> Savings per unit: $0.36
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21. Ice cube trays
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 2 The Home Store stacking ice cube trays
> Walmart: $1.97 for 2 Mainstays Eezy Out ice cube trays
> Savings per unit: $0.36
20. Toilet paper
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 4 Scott comfort plus 1-ply toilet paper regular rolls
> Walmart: $3.18 for 4 Scott rapid-dissolving toilet paper regular rolls
> Savings per unit: $0.48
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19. Measuring cups
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Cooking Concepts measuring cup and spoon set
> Walmart: $1.77 for 1 Mainstays measuring cup and spoon set
> Savings per unit: $0.52
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18. Deodorant
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1.8 oz. Speed Stick men’s deodorant
> Walmart: $3.76 for 3 oz. Speed Stick men’s deodorant
> Savings per unit: $0.56
17. Scouring pads
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 5 Scrub Buddies scouring pads
> Walmart: $4.93 for 6 Scotch-Brite scouring pads
> Savings per unit: $0.57
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16. Washcloths
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 2 Home Collection cotton washcloths
> Walmart: $1.24 for 1 Mainstays solid washcloth
> Savings per unit: $0.62
15. Mesh laundry bags
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Essentials mesh laundry bag with drawstring
> Walmart: $1.94 for 1 Mainstays mesh laundry bag with drawstring
> Savings per unit: $0.69
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14. Flower seeds
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 packet Flower Rocket zinnia seeds
> Walmart: $1.96 for 1 packet Burpee zinnia seeds
> Savings per unit: $0.71
13. Wastebaskets
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Essentials 7 qt. white plastic wastebasket
> Walmart: $2.14 for 1 Sterilite 1.5 gallon plastic trash can
> Savings per unit: $0.89
12. Wine glasses
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 20 oz. long-stemmed white wine glass
> Walmart: $8.96 for 4 Better Homes and Gardens 17.5 oz. white wine glasses
> Savings per unit: $0.99
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11. Candles
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Luminessence unscented white pillar candle
> Walmart: $2.32 for 1 Mainstays unscented ivory pillar candle
> Savings per unit: $1.07
10. Socks
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 3 men’s low-cut athletic socks
> Walmart: $8.98 for 6 Athletic Works men’s low-cut socks
> Savings per unit: $1.08
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9. Picture frames
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Special Moments 8×10 picture frame
> Walmart: $2.48 for 1 Mainstays 8×10 picture frame
> Savings per unit: $1.23
8. Water bottles
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 colorful 24 oz. plastic water bottle with flip top lid
> Walmart: $2.97 for 1 Athletic Works 24 oz. jet squeeze bottle
> Savings per unit: $1.72
7. Vacuum clothing storage bags
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Essentials 17.5″x27.5″ vacuum storage bag
> Walmart: $8.97 for 3 Magicbag 17.75″x23.6″ vacuum storage bag
> Savings per unit: $1.74
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6. Measuring tapes
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Tool Bench 16-foot tape measure
> Walmart: $3.48 for 1 Hyper Tough 16-foot tape measure
> Savings per unit: $2.23
5. Colanders
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 10″ white plastic colander
> Walmart: $3.97 for 1 GoodCook 6-quart plastic colander
> Savings per unit: $2.72
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4. Sunglasses
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 men’s sport sunglasses
> Walmart: $4.92 for 1 Ozark Trail men’s polarized all sports sunglasses
> Savings per unit: $3.67
3. Dish drainers
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 Essentials white plastic dish rack
> Walmart: $6.96 for 1 Mainstays 2 piece plastic dish rack
> Savings per unit: $5.71
2. Charging cables
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 39″ USB to USB-C colored charging cable
> Walmart: $7.88 for 1 10″ Onn. USB to USB-C charging cable
> Savings per unit: $6.63
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1. Bathtub mats
> Dollar Tree: $1.25 for 1 PVC clear bath mat
> Walmart: $7.96 for 1 Mainstays clear vinyl bathtub mat
> Savings per unit: $6.71
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