Walmart has a reputation for offering low prices and great deals, so I’ve long assumed it was the cheaper of the two stores.
However, after comparing the cost of groceries at both earlier this year, I discovered Target offered much of the same pricing with a more relaxing shopping experience.
Turns out, the same is true when shopping for holiday gifts. Most items on my list cost about the same at both stores, but my experience at Target felt more laid-back and less hectic.
As much as I enjoy Walmart, Target remains my preferred store to visit, especially during the holiday season.
My local Walmart often feels crowded, plus some of its offerings in the pet and men’s wear departments didn’t impress me quite as much as Target’s.
Target also had more in-store sales running when I shopped, such as 30% off beauty gift sets. (Its sales change weekly, though, so it’s worth checking if the items on your list are discounted before shopping.)
Since the prices seem so similar at both stores, it makes more sense for me to go to Target, where I can grab a peppermint mocha from the in-store Starbucks to sip on while I slowly peruse the typically not-too-crowded aisles.
