WhichStoreHome Depot vs Lowe's: which store is cheaper?
Home Depot was cheaper more often: on 1,214 products sold at both stores under the same model number, Home Depot had the lower price on 612 (50%), Lowe's on 244 (20%), and 358 (29%) cost the same. Buying one of each would cost $83,545 at Home Depot vs $83,954 at Lowe's, so Home Depot comes out $409 cheaper overall. It depends on the item, so search the exact model below.
Prices checked Oct 30, 2026 3:49 AM ET.
Which store is cheaper, by category
| Category | Products | Home Depot cheaper | Lowe's cheaper | Same price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tools | 233 | 104 (45%) | 55 (24%) | 74 |
| Lumber & Building Materials | 335 | 167 (50%) | 78 (23%) | 90 |
| Paint & Supplies | 108 | 74 (69%) | 10 (9%) | 24 |
| Plumbing | 89 | 34 (38%) | 22 (25%) | 33 |
| Electrical | 295 | 133 (45%) | 62 (21%) | 100 |
| Lawn & Garden | 134 | 90 (67%) | 15 (11%) | 29 |
| Appliances | 20 | 10 (50%) | 2 (10%) | 8 |
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Which store is cheaper, Home Depot or Lowe's?
Home Depot was cheaper more often: on 1,214 products sold at both stores under the same model number, Home Depot had the lower price on 612 (50%), Lowe's on 244 (20%), and 358 (29%) cost the same. Buying one of each would cost $83,545 at Home Depot vs $83,954 at Lowe's, so Home Depot comes out $409 cheaper overall. It depends on the item, so check the exact model before you buy.
Is Home Depot cheaper than Lowe's for tools?
Home Depot was cheaper more often: on 233 tools sold at both stores under the same model number, Home Depot had the lower price on 104 (45%), Lowe's on 55 (24%), and 74 (32%) cost the same.
How much can I save by picking the cheaper store?
When Home Depot was cheaper, the typical (median) saving was $0.50; when Lowe's was cheaper it was $1.80. The biggest gap we found was $130.00 on the DEWALT 20-Volt MAX XR Cordless 10 in. Dual Bevel Fixed Miter Saw (Tool Only).
Where do these prices come from?
Each price is read from the store's own website: homedepot.com for one store (Nanuet, NY) and lowes.com's online price. We only pair items with the same brand and model number. Prices last checked Oct 30, 2026 3:49 AM ET.