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There’s more than enough evidence in your receipts basic grocery staples have been too expensive for too long.
A June 2026 article published on Grocery Dive revealed the prices of tomatoes, instant coffee and beef have all gone up dramatically, far beyond even the exorbitant overall inflation hitting its three-year high of 4.2% in May 2026.
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Where traditional grocery stores are flailing, big-box retailers like Walmart have come to the consumer’s rescue. Walmart shoppers can peruse private labels like Great Value and Marketside and stock up on all the groceries they need for much less than they’d pay for name brands.
Thus far in 2026, 11 groceries have remained a bargain at Walmart and we suspect they’ll stay that way throughout the rest of the year, too. Check out these grocery staples that cost so much less at Walmart.
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1. Marketside Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, 93% Lean/7% Fat
Price: $7.47 per pound
Buying one pound of organic grass-fed ground beef anywhere else will likely set you back closer to $10 or more. The unbeatable sticker price makes it easy to understand why more than 10,000 shoppers have purchased Marketside ground beef this summer.
2. Great Value Whole Grain Quick Oats
Price: $4.18
“This is one of those products where the store brand is genuinely just as good as the name brands at a fraction of the cost,” wrote a shopper named Renee in a five-star review for Great Value whole grain quick oats. “The 42-ounce container is a great size that lasts a few weeks even with daily use. They cook up perfectly in about two minutes on the stovetop or in the microwave, nice and creamy without getting gluey or watery. A true pantry staple I never let run out.”
3. Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter
Price: $3.98
Pretty much all major brands of creamy peanut butter, from Jif to Skippy, cost several dollars more than Great Value. Is a label worth those extra bucks? We don’t think so.
4. Great Value Cage-Free White Eggs (18-Count)
Price: $2.17
Egg prices may be declining for now, but they could spike in price again. And if that happens, you’ll know to shop for an 18-count set of Great Value cage-free white eggs at Walmart instead of a supermarket. Each egg is priced at about 12 cents.
5. Great Value Honey Wheat Bread
Price: $1.72
Swap out pricey name brands in favor of Great Value honey wheat bread. It’s inexpensive and large enough at 20 ounces per loaf to keep busy households fed and full.
6. Great Value Frosted Flakes Cereal
Price: $1.96
Great Value frosted flakes cereal is such an affordable dupe you can buy two boxes at Walmart for the price of one by the name brand.
7. Marketside Fresh Baby Peeled Carrots
Price: $1.83
The competitively priced Marketside fresh baby peeled carrots give you plenty of bang for your buck. Every bag weighs in at 1 pound, making this a plentiful and perfect snack side with kid’s lunches.
8. Great Value Tomato Basil Garlic Pasta Sauce
Price: $1.74
Not even Trader Joe’s tomato basil marinara sauce can beat the price of Great Value tomato basil garlic pasta sauce, although it does come close. Their $1.99 sticker price is still not as cheap as $1.74.
9. Great Value Mild Cheddar Sliced Cheese
Price: $1.67
You don’t have to give up grilled cheese just because name brand cheese is now expensive. Grab a package of Great Value mild cheddar cheese and get 12 slices for just under $2.
10. Great Value Spaghetti
Price: $1.24
PSA: Great Value spaghetti is cheaper than dry spaghetti noodles sold at Dollar Tree, which retail $1.50 per box.
11. Great Value Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Price: $0.98
Buying all the mixed vegetables featured in this Great Value medley -- which include carrots, green beans, corn and peas -- would be so much more expensive if you got ‘em all fresh. Better to shop the frozen alternative and save money while avoiding any potential food waste. (Any leftovers can be saved for later since it’s frozen.)
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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