Dollar Tree is the go-to place to find budget-friendly prices, but it doesn’t always mean you get the best value. If you’re looking for value at a low cost, Target is another shopper favorite on everything from household goods, school supplies, groceries and more.
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These are the top five Target items with greater value that you can skip at Dollar Tree.
Reusable Tote Bag
- Price: $0.99
Both Target and Dollar Tree sell a variety of reusable tote bags, but you’ll find a better deal at Target. The reusable basket print tote bag at Target is slightly larger than the non-woven reusable bags at Dollar Tree, and they sell for a cheaper price. One bag will cost you $0.99 at Target, versus $1.25 for one at Dollar Tree.
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Composition Notebook
- Price: $0.39
Dollar Tree’s colorful composition notebooks do carry more pages (100 versus 80), but Target’s wide ruled notebooks are a fraction of the price, even when not on sale. Target’s are only $0.39 per note, while Dollar Tree sells each one for $1.25. Still a bargain, but the cost will add up if you need to purchase several. Both retailers sell their composition notebooks in a range of different colors.
Ticonderoga Presharpened Pencils
- Price: $5.59
The Ticonderoga presharpened No. 2 pencils are a common school supply list item, but you’ll get a better deal at Target. Dollar Tree sells a pack of four for $1.25, while Target sells a pack of 30 for $5.59. For the same amount, you’d spend over $4 more at Dollar Tree.
Cotton Bath Towels
- Price: $14.00
Shoppers will pay quite a bit more for cotton bath towels at Target than at Dollar Tree. But this is also where quality over quantity comes into play. Dollar Tree’s website sells a grey cotton bath towel for only $3, but it’s not among the store’s highly rated items. Shoppers commented that it sheds fluff and doesn’t dry well. Target’s quick-dry ribbed towel comes in a set of two with more color variety, and shoppers gave it a 4.4 out of five stars with 2,300 ratings and hundreds of reviews.
Mobile Phone Power Bank
- Price: $36.99
Despite the higher prices, Target is typically the best place to grab tech items. For example, this Baseus ultra-slim power bank is $36.99 right now at Target and has received positive reviews from customers. Meanwhile, the $7 Max Charge Powermax-5 mobile phone battery pack from Dollar Tree received several complaints. Shoppers recommended not buying this item, as it doesn’t hold a charge very well and barely charges your phone.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of August 21, 2025 and subject to change.
Photo disclaimer: All imagery sourced from Target.com.
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