Get ready for back to school season in New Jersey as we move from beach days to school days.

It’s the last thing you want to think about when you’re relaxing on the beach and soaking up the sun, but soon we’ll be back to packing lunches, helping the kids with their homework, driving them to and from school, and heading off to back-to-school night and other school events.

If you’re not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet, you’re not alone. I want summer to last forever! However, as summer comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about shopping for school supplies, as store shelves across New Jersey are filling up with school supplies.

Pencils, folders, paper, pens, glue, notebooks, calculators, rulers – the list of materials needed is endless.

Shopping for the school year can be quite expensive, but if you’re looking to save some money (and who doesn’t?!!), Financebuzz has compared stores to find the lowest prices.

Cheapest Store in New Jersey for Back to School Shopping

According to an article in the Asbury Park Press, the best place to shop is Walmart. The total consumables will cost you about $67.

After Walmart comes Dollar General ($70.50), then Target ($83.25), and after Target comes Staples ($101.60).

The most expensive store for back-to-school shopping is Michael’s, where you’ll spend $185.28 on all your school supplies.

Amazon is also more expensive than Walmart.

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Everything is just so expensive, so it’s always helpful to keep some money in your wallet!

The article states that the average cost of school supplies for elementary school students is $69.71. For middle school, it is $152.92 and for high school, it is $133.29.