Here's what we found. After comparing prices per item, Walmart came out as the cheapest option for Fourth of July cookout essentials, costing just $45.43 (pre-tax). If you shopped at Kroger you'd ...

Whether you want an outdoor storage solution for condiments and side dishes or a designated place for beverages, kiddie pools are large enough to hold more than a few cookout essentials.

For $50, I was impressed by the variety of cookout essentials Aldi could provide. The only thing I wouldn't purchase again is the coleslaw. But the burgers, Buffalo-chicken dip, macaroni salad ...