There are plenty of tools to compare the prices between local stores.  When going out shopping rather than looking through all the sale ads use a website  that compares all the stores around you so you find the best local deal.

Where is the best local price for an iPod or how do I compare the price of televisions sets are probably some of the major questions local price comparison sites will help you determine.

ShopLocal.com – Shop local compares all the local sale prices for the week helping you find the best deal.

Pricegrabber – Compare prices between products on the internet.

SalesHound – Compare local prices using a yahoo search service