Guess How Much These 22 Walmart Grocery Prices Rose Since 2019? (Spoiler: A Lot)

Grocery shopping used to be a chore — now it feels like a financial stress test. With overall prices rising around 26% since 2019, thanks to inflation, many Americans are left wondering: Has Walmart's "everyday low prices" promise actually held up?

To find out, we compared Walmart grocery flyers from 2019 with today's prices listed on Walmart's website. We focused on staple items like meat, eggs, and pantry goods to see how much more shoppers are paying now. Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation calculator, we also measured how these price hikes stack up against national inflation trends.

Whether you're trying to save money at Walmart or just make sense of rising costs, the results might surprise you — and help you rethink your grocery budget.

Editor's note: Prices may vary by location and are subject to change.

A twin pack of chicken that sold for $0.97 a pound in 2019 goes for $1.46 a pound today.

2019 Price: $0.97 per lb.

Today's Price: $1.46 per lb

Walmart % price change: 51%

A bag of potatoes costs 66% more per pound today than it did five and a half years ago at Walmart, a spike nearly three times the rate of inflation.

2019 Price: $3.97

Today's Price: $6.60

Walmart % price change: 66%

Jumbo red onions didn't balloon in price. They've gone by $0.26 per bulb, or by 27%, from $0.98 per lb. to $1.24 per pound. This figure reflects national inflation rates for the same period.

2019 Price: $0.98 per lb.

Today's Price: $1.24

Walmart % price change: 27%

Amid inflation, the price of lemons has remained unchanged since 2019, which makes the citrus fruit cheaper today than it was pre-COVID. When life gives you discounted lemons, make lemonade?

2019 Price: $0.58 each

Today's Price: $0.58 each

Walmart % price change: 0%

Toss in a pear to your lemon drink? While the price of pears has risen slightly, the $0.09 price hike is well below inflation, making pears cheaper now than in 2019.

2019 Price: $1.27 per lb.

Today's Price: $1.38 per lb.

Walmart % price change: 9%

This vegetable that can be considered more on the sophisticated side of veggies has surprisingly gone down in price.

The same 10-ounce package that cost $3.98 pre-COVID-19 now costs $3.77.

2019 Price: $3.98

Today's Price: $3.77

Walmart % price change: -5%

Portobello mushroom caps are cheaper, too. Back in 2019, a 6-ounce would have cost you 13 cents more. It's a small difference, but it certainly brings us hope amongst other foods whose prices have spiked.

2019 Price: $2.88

Today's Price: $2.67

Walmart % price change: -7%

Yet another reason to force your children to eat their veggies. The actual price for a fresh 12-ounce bag of broccoli florets has dropped by a penny, but with inflation, it's more like a $0.65 savings.

2019 Price: $2.48

Today's Price: $2.47

Walmart % price change: 0%

Stunningly, the price of Walmart's own-brand 2-pound package of frozen salmon fillets has decreased by 80 cents compared to 2019's price.

It's important to say, the country of origin and other sourcing practices may have changed. But still, a price cut on salmon is impressive.

2019 Price: $11.28

Today's Price: $10.48

Walmart % price change: -7%

The sticker price of pineapple has risen modestly. But when you factor in inflation, a pineapple is actually about $0.23 cheaper today than it should be.

2019 Price: $2.28 each

Today's Price: $2.34

Walmart % price change: 3%

While the actual price of a cucumber has increased by 8 cents, it's still well below the rate of inflation, which makes this a great addition to your weekly salads, keeping you on track with your grocery budget.

2019 Price: $0.68 each

Today's Price: $0.76

Walmart % price change: 10%

Baby carrots are another item that increased in price. The same 16-ounce bag has gone up by 34 cents, outpacing the rate of inflation. So maybe skip those on your next grocery haul. You could probably find normal carrots for a way better price.

2019 Price: $0.98

Today's Price: $1.32

Walmart % price change: 35%

The jar size has dropped from 24 ounces selling for just 98 cents back in 2019 to a 16-ounce option today that's $1.92. We did the math and that's about three times more expensive, a shocking 194% price increase for a jar of tomatoes and herbs?

2019 Price: $0.98

Today's Price: $1.92

Walmart % price change: 194%

While the sticker price has gone up, the package size remains unchanged at 22 ounces, and the price increase is below the rate of inflation. So, Walmart's Great Value Alfredo Pasta Sauce really is a "great value."

2019 Price: $1.98

Today's Price: $2.37

Walmart % price change: 20%

Any Great Value cheese that comes in a sliced pack of 8 ounces costs the same, no matter the cheese. But compared to 2019's prices, that's not good news. It might be time to buy cheese by the block and get a cheese slicer.

2019 Price: $1.23

Today's Price: $2.24

Walmart % price change: 82%

Like Walmart's generic alfredo sauce, their Great Value Pasta has risen in price since 2019 but well below the overall 26% rate of domestic inflation.

2019 Price: $0.82

Today's Price: $0.98

Walmart % price change: -6%

Time to ease up on your morning bagel habit? The cost of Walmart's 8-ounce cream cheese has nearly doubled since 2019.

2019 Price: $1.23

Today's Price: $2.27

Walmart % price change: 85%

At Walmart, like everywhere else, egg prices have skyrocketed. An 18-pack of large eggs is 538% more expensive. There's a reason why people are adopting pet chickens en masse and making money selling them (many times illegally).

2019 Price: $1.15

Today's Price: $7.34

Walmart % price change: 538%

This one burns. Bananas have increased in price by 225%. Growing demand, global warming, and rising farm costs are all making this beloved fruit expensive to cultivate and ship.

2019 Price: $0.08 each

Today's Price: $0.26 each

Walmart % price change: 225%

Time to go clean-shaven; milk mustaches are too expensive to maintain. the gallon of milk has become more expensive as herd sizes are down and production levels are down. Most dairy prices are up. At Walmart, the price of a gallon has more than doubled.

2019 Price: $1.38

Today's Price: $3.00

Walmart % price change: 117%

Gen Z, rejoice! You can still have your avocado toast and green-power smoothies — although, let's be honest, those are great for retirees as well. It's a small difference, but the price of a Haas avocado has actually dropped.

2019 Price: $0.98 each

Today's Price: $0.96 each

Walmart % price change: -2%

The sticker price for strawberries has dropped by 30 cents, but don't rush to the store yet. Walmart's fresh strawberries have an average 1.6-star rating (out of 5 stars) based on over 13,200 reviews.

2019 Price: $3.27 lb.

Today's Price: $2.97 lb.

Walmart % price change: -9%

Walmart's prices have changed greatly since 2019, but not always in the way you'd expect. You can still save money on essentials when you shop at Walmart — and that includes (some) foods.

With overall inflation rates of 26%, any grocery item that's gone up less than that is technically cheaper now than it was pre-pandemic.

And keep in mind, when comparing then-versus-now pricing, it's not always an apples-to-apples comparison. Prices vary by store location, season, and availability.