Ground beef, 80/20 price in Jacksonville.

How we got these numbers

• Instacart — Aldi:Calibrated estimate against retailer-specific multiplier ($4.75)
• Walmart+:Live observation from May 11 ($5.00)
• Amazon Fresh (Prime):Category multiplier against Walmart base, adjusted for South Urban ($6.00)
• Instacart — Whole Foods:Calibrated estimate against retailer-specific multiplier ($8.08)

Live observations come from public weekly ads (Aldi, Whole Foods) and BLS Average Retail Food Prices, refreshed daily. Estimates use a per-category multiplier calibrated to NPR, Consumer Reports, and Tasting Table grocery comparison studies.

Why this category prices the way it does

Meat is the highest-variance category by retailer — Walmart's in-house meat program runs ~30% cheaper than Whole Foods' grass-fed/organic-leaning case for comparable cuts.

Jacksonville grocery context

Jacksonville is Publix country — Publix operates 60+ stores across the metro and is most locals' default grocer. Publix delivers via Instacart with strong coverage. Among our four national services tracked, Walmart+ has the next-broadest physical footprint, with stores in Mandarin, Arlington, the Northside, and Orange Park. Aldi has been expanding rapidly in NE Florida — multiple new stores opened in 2023-2024.

Publix via Instacart is the local favorite but typically 10-15% above Walmart+ on equivalent items. For weekly shopping, Walmart+ or Instacart-Aldi consistently beats Publix on price; Publix wins on prepared foods and produce quality.

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