Northstar Bison vs US Wellness Meats
Cut by cut, per pound.
Both ranches had 18 of the same cuts in stock on our last check. Comparing each one’s cheapest listing per pound, Northstar Bison came out cheaper on 2 and US Wellness Meats on 16.
Same cut, side by side
Each ranch’s cheapest in-stock listing for the cut, per pound. The cheaper one is highlighted.
| Cut | Northstar Bison | US Wellness Meats | Gap per lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeye | $64.89/lbBeef Ribeye Steak · 18 oz | $22.97/lbBeef Large French Ribeye - 1.5lbs (20-24oz.) | $41.92 |
| Ground beef | $19.00/lbBeef Ground Blend · 1 lb | $12.13/lb75% Lean Ground Beef - 1 lb. | $6.87 |
| New York strip | $57.60/lbBeef New York Strip Steak · 5 oz | $35.26/lbDelmonico Bone-in NY Strip Steak - 14 oz. | $22.34 |
| Chuck roast | $31.17/lbBeef Chuck Roast · Boneless, 5lbs | $14.08/lbBeef Chuck Roast - 3 lbs | $17.09 |
| Filet mignon | $104.73/lbBeef Filet Mignon · 11 oz | $64.29/lbBeef Tenderloin Filet Mignon - 6 oz | $40.44 |
| Sirloin | $45.44/lbBeef Top Sirloin Steak · 10 oz | $27.92/lbBeef Top Sirloin Butt Steak - 6 oz. | $17.52 |
| Brisket | $25.38/lbBeef Brisket · 6.5LB | $11.21/lbBeef Large Brisket - 4.75 lbs. | $14.17 |
| Short ribs | $17.66/lbBeef Short Ribs | $16.31/lbBBQ Beef Short Ribs - 1.5 lb pkg | $1.35 |
| Beef liver | $33.97/lbBeef Liver | $13.81/lbBeef Liver - 1 lb. | $20.16 |
| Stew meat | $27.97/lbBeef Stew Meat | $12.74/lbStew Beef - 1 lb. | $15.23 |
| Ground bison | $22.00/lbBison Ground · 1 lb | $25.29/lbGround Bison - 1 lb | $3.29 |
| Tallow & suet | $14.00/lbBeef Suet · 2 lb | $7.82/lbBeef Tallow (5 Gallon Bucket) | $6.18 |
| Tri-tip | $29.00/lbBeef Tri-Tip Roast · 2 lb | $22.09/lbBeef Tri-Tip Roast - 1.25 lbs | $6.91 |
| Beef tongue | $22.50/lbBeef Tongue | $18.93/lbBeef Tongue - 2 to 3 lbs. in size | $3.57 |
| Beef kidney | $22.01/lbBeef Kidney | $9.30/lbBeef Kidney - 1 lb. | $12.71 |
| Marrow & soup bones | $7.90/lbBeef Knuckle Bones | $10.19/lbBeef Neck Bones - Avg. 1.25 lbs. | $2.29 |
| Bison steaks | $51.68/lbBison New York Strip Steak · 6 oz Trimmed (2 @ 3 oz/pack) | $45.17/lbBison Top Sirloin Steak - 6 oz | $6.51 |
| Ground lamb | $34.00/lbLamb Ground · 1 lb | $18.58/lbHigh Fat Ground Lamb - 1 lb. | $15.42 |
Only at one of them
Only Northstar Bison had burger patties ($26.00/lb), lamb chops & rack ($49.96/lb). Only US Wellness Meats had organ blend ($11.72/lb), picanha ($31.68/lb), flank & skirt steak ($19.02/lb), t-bone & porterhouse ($32.85/lb), oxtail ($15.14/lb), beef heart ($9.71/lb).
About the two ranches
Northstar Bison (Wisconsin · ships US): we read 627 products from www.northstarbison.com and priced 96 in-stock listings. US Wellness Meats (Ships in the US): 390 products from grasslandbeef.com, 54 in-stock listings priced. We’re not affiliated with either ranch.
Questions
Is Northstar Bison cheaper than US Wellness Meats?
On our last check, US Wellness Meats was cheaper on more cuts: Northstar Bison won 2 and US Wellness Meats won 16 of the 18 cuts both had in stock, comparing each ranch’s cheapest listing per pound. Shipping minimums and fees differ, so check your full cart.
Where is the biggest price gap between Northstar Bison and US Wellness Meats?
Ribeye: Northstar Bison $64.89/lb vs US Wellness Meats $22.97/lb, a gap of $41.92/lb.
Which one labels more products grass-finished?
Northstar Bison had 95 in-stock listings with grass-finished wording and US Wellness Meats had 53. These are the ranches’ own claims, which we don’t certify.
Are shipping costs included?
No. We compare the listed pack price divided by the listed weight. Shipping, tax, minimum orders and membership fees are not included.