Target vs. Costco vs. Walmart: Who Has the Best Prices on Household Must-Haves?
Looking to save on household essentials? We’ve searched for the best deals to help stretch your budget!
When it comes to stocking up on household essentials, finding the best deals can make a big difference in your budget. With prices constantly fluctuating across different retailers, knowing where to shop can save you both time and money.
We’ve compared and calculated the best prices and promotions on everyday necessities—toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, and laundry detergent—at seven major retailers this week. Whether you’re looking for the lowest cost, the best bulk discounts, or special promotions, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Note that availability and prices may vary by location, and some options may only be available online or for store pick-up.
Here’s what we found this week (7/28):
Toilet Paper
- Target: Scott 1000 12-Count $11.59 – just 9¢ per 100 sheets!
*Also included in this week’s spend $50, get a $15 Target gift card
- Walmart: Great Value 1000 Sheet 12-Count $9.18 – just 7¢ per 100 sheets!
- Amazon: Scott 1000 Sheet 18-Rolls $14.99 (reg. $18.99)
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Final cost $14.24 shipped (5% off) or $12.74 shipped (15% off) – as low as 7¢ per 100 sheets!
- Walgreens: Walgreens Soft Bath Tissue 9 Roll 9-Count $4.50 (reg. $5)
Clip the $1.50/1 Walgreens digital coupon (exp. 8/30)
Use code WAG10 or CROSS10 (10% off)
Final cost $2.70 – just 12¢ per 100 2-ply sheets!
- CVS: Buy 2 Cottonelle 9-Mega Rolls $9.99 each (reg. $16.49)
Total = $19.98
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying 2
Final cost $14.98 total – just 27¢ per 100 sheets!
- Sam’s Club: Scott 1,100 Sheet 45-Count $30.48 – just 7¢ per 100 sheets!
- Costco: Marathon 2-Ply Bath Tissue 48-Count $34.99 – just 15¢ per 100 2-ply sheets!
Paper Towels
- Target: Dealworthy Make-A-Size 6-Count $4.29 – just 78¢ per 100 sheets!
*Also included in this week’s spend $50, get a $15 Target gift card
- Walmart: Sparkle Tear-a-Square $7.92 – just $1.20 per 100 sheets
- Amazon: Sparkle Pick-a-Size 6-Count $7.28 (reg. $8.33)
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Final cost $6.92 shipped (5% off) or $6.19 shipped (15% off) – as low as 93¢ per 100 sheets!
- Walgreens: Walgreens Absorbent 6-Count $4.50 (reg. $5)
Clip the $1.50 off digital coupon
Use code WAG10 OR CROSS10 (10% off)
Final cost $2.70 – just 52¢ per 100 sheets!
- CVS: Buy 2 Viva 6 Big Rolls $9.99 each (reg. $16.49)
Total = $19.98
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying 2
Final cost $14.98 total – just $1.50 per 100 sheets!
- Sam’s Club: Member’s Mark 2-Ply 15-Count $19.98 – just 89¢ per 100 sheets!
- Costco: Kirkland Signature 2-Ply 12-Count $23.99 – just $1.25 per 100 sheets!
Facial Tissues
- Target: up&up Everyday Facial Tissue $9.79 – just $1.52 per 100 tissues!
*Also included in this week’s spend $50, get a $15 Target gift card
- Walmart: Great Value Everyday Facial Tissue 4-Count $6.58 – just $1.03 per 100 tissues!
- Amazon: Amazon Basics Facial Tissue 4-Count $7.26
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Final cost $6.90 shipped (5% off) or $6.17 shipped (15% off) – as low as 96¢ per 100 tissues!
- Walgreens: Complete Home 3-Count $3.99
Use code WAG10 or CROSS10 (10% off)
Final cost $3.59 – just 83¢ per 100 tissues!
- CVS: Buy 2 Puffs Facial Tissues 3-Count $7.99 each
Total = $15.98
Less buy 1, get 1 50% off
Clip the $1/1 Puffs digital coupon (exp. 8/2)
Final cost $10.98 total – just $1.47 per 100 tissues
- Sam’s Club: Kleenex Trusted Care 12-Count $14.44 (reg. $17.98) – just 75¢ per 100 tissues!
- Costco: Kirkland Signature Facial Tissue 30-pack $34.99 – just $1.06 per 100 tissues!
Laundry Detergent
- Target: Purex 150 oz Detergent $9.99 each
Get $2 cash back via Ibotta for Purex 150 fl oz (limit 1)
Final cost $7.99 total – just 5¢ per ounce!
*Also included in this week’s spend $50, get a $15 Target gift card
- Walmart: Arm and Hammer Detergent 170 fl oz $13.98
Get back $5 Walmart cash (limit 1)
Final cost $8.98 – just 5¢ per ounce!
- Amazon: Amazon Basics Liquid Detergent 82.5 fl oz $8.06 (reg. $10.90)
Clip the 25% off digital coupon
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Final cost $5.64 shipped – as low as 6¢ per ounce!
- Walgreens: Buy 4 Tide Simply 31 oz 4/$9 or $4.49 each
Final cost $9 total – just 7¢ each
- CVS: Arm & Hammer Detergent 28oz $1.99 – just 7¢ per ounce!
- Sam’s Club: all Free and Clear Laundry Detergent 250oz $16.98 (reg. $20.98) – just 7¢ per ounce!
- Costco: Kirkland 194oz $19.99 – just 10¢ per ounce!
Check out more deals on household essentials here!
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Shipping & Terms
Amazon Subscribe & Save
With Subscribe & Save, you'll score free standard shipping on auto-deliveries (non-Prime customers may incur shipping costs for the first delivery).
You can also cancel your subscriptions easily in your Amazon account without being penalized. That means if you’re just wanting to snag a deal for the low price but don’t want the subscription, you can cancel it right after you receive your order.
Also, you can unlock extra savings on select subscriptions by clipping coupons, and you can save an extra 15% instead of the regular 5% off all items in your subscription whenever you add 5 or more eligible items to your monthly subscriptions.
NOTE - In advance of each delivery, Amazon will send you a reminder email showing the item price and any applicable discount for your upcoming delivery. The price of the item may decrease or increase from delivery to delivery, depending on the Amazon.com price of the item at the time they process your order.
Costco
Be sure to opt for free in-warehouse pickup where available. Plus, many items have shipping already included in the price! Otherwise, Costco has a number of delivery options and prices will vary based on item and location.
If you're not already a Costco member, be sure to grab yourself a membership deal here to skip the non-member fees!
CVS
Choose free in-store pickup (if available near you); otherwise, shipping is free on orders of $35 or more.
Sam's Club
Choose free pick-up at your local Sam’s Club if available; otherwise, shipping varies by zip code or is free on eligible $50+ orders for Sam’s Plus members.
Target
Shipping is free on orders of $35 or more. You may also be able to opt for free in-store pickup if items are in stock and available near you.
If you're a Target Circle Card holder, you'll get an additional 5% off your order plus free shipping on any size order! However, exclusions do apply and orders for RedCard holders may require the $35+ shipping threshold.
Target*
Note that this item requires a minimum purchase of $35 or more.
You may be able to opt for free in-store pickup (if available near you). Plus, if you’re a Target Circle Card holder, you’ll save an additional 5% off your purchases!
Walgreens
Score 1-3 day shipping on $35+ orders, or you may be able to opt for the free ship to store option if available.
Even better, you may be able to select free in-store or curbside pickup on orders with a $10 minimum.Walmart
Walmart+ members score free shipping with no minimum on most orders! Otherwise, you can snag free shipping on any eligible $35+ order. Or pay $6.99 for shipping on orders under $35.
May I suggest that you clarify whether the bath tissue is one or two ply? I suppose it is helpful to some to know what the absolute lowest price is, but you aren’t comparing the same products. I am frugal, but I draw the line at single ply bath tissue 🤣. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for the request, Kim! I’ll be sure to pass this along to the team! 🤗❤️
Please compare store brand toilet paper for the different stores. I’ve always wondered if Costco or Sam’s club is the best deal.
Thanks for asking, Lori! Our Hip community (including team members) seem to enjoy the Kirkland toilet paper from Costco, according to this post! 🧻 We’ve also asked this question on our Facebook page, if you wanted to take a peek here at those responses. Hope this helps! 💕