FOR DADS WITH BIG PLANS & REAL-LIFE BUDGETS
THE BUDGET DAD.

Spend smarter. Live a little.

THE NEXT BIG EVERYDAY WIN

Plan the shop.

Build your list, then compare entered prices within your store and driving-time limits.

Planning worksheet · local prices are not connected yet. Build and download your list here. ZIP code is saved in the download only; this page does not look up stores or calculate a route.

Driving time will include returning to your starting point. Shopping and checkout time are separate.

Your list

Specify size and brand requirements so unlike products aren't treated as the same purchase.

COMPARE PRICES YOU HAVE

Which combination costs less?

Manual comparison. Enter store prices and round-trip times, or load the labeled fictional example. ZIP lookup, live prices and route retrieval are not connected.

Comparable packages

For each row, use the same package size and acceptable product at every store. Enter whole packages needed. Leave unknown or unavailable offers blank. Prices are per package; do not enter an unverified coupon or multi-buy discount.

Item & sizePackagesStore A · $Store B · $Store C · $Action

Complete trip times

Enter total driving minutes including the return home. For combinations, use the quickest order you've checked. Leave unchecked routes blank; they will be excluded. Shopping and checkout time are not included.

What the comparison includes

The lowest complete package subtotal among your supplied stores and trip times, with a one-store alternative when available. It excludes tax, fuel, parking and other costs. Use the second-store calculator to account for the extra trip before deciding.

A missing price is never treated as free. If no complete basket fits your limits, the tool says so. It does not silently increase the number of stores or the driving time.

Local lookup is the next connection

The ZIP-based version needs current retailer prices and drive-time information. Until that connection is in place, this page uses only what you enter. It does not claim to search every store or find the cheapest price in your area.