The Proof Is In The Price
Prices posted on common items found on the shelves of government and commercial supermarkets in Northern Virginia shortly before Christmas show why the military prizes its commissary shopping privileges.
| Item | Supermarket | Commissary |
| Deodorant Solid XX Baby Fresh 1.7 oz. | $2.19 | $1.09 |
| Big G Basic 4 Cereal | $3.99 | $1.99 |
| Folgers Instant Coffee Regular 8 oz. | $5.49 | $3.19 |
| Hidden Valley Original Ranch 1 oz. | $1.25 | $0.59 |
| Kraft Cheez Whiz 16 oz. | $3.99 | $2.19 |
| Nabisco Air Crisps Cheese Nips | $2.69 | $1.39 |
| Nestle Mini Morsels 12 oz. | $2.49 | $1.39 |
| Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce 16 oz. | $1.19 | $0.79 |
| Orville Redenbacher Microwave Butter Popcorn 3 pack | $2.59 | $0.99 |
| Shake N Bake Buffalo Wings | $2.19 | $1.33 |
| Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets 50 ct | $5.99 | $3.99 |
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