Dollar General and Family Dollar don't sell everything for $1, unlike Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only.
Some items at dollar stores are not the best deals and can be found cheaper elsewhere.
Toothpaste costs more per ounce at Dollar Tree compared to Walmart.
Soap is also cheaper per ounce at Walmart than at Dollar Tree.
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are pricier at Dollar Tree than at Target or Costco.
Cereal is more expensive per ounce at the dollar store than at supermarkets like Kroger and Walmart.
Salt is twice as expensive at Dollar Tree compared to Kroger.
Canned vegetables are cheaper at supermarkets like Kroger and Walmart than at the dollar store.
Canned tuna is more expensive at Dollar Tree than at Walmart.
Long-grain white rice and brand-name cleaning products, including laundry detergent, are better-priced at supermarkets and Walmart than at Dollar Tree.