I expect mozzarella to have a more milky and subdued flavor compared to other cheeses, and I typically use it for pizza, pasta, and salads.

I got an 8-ounce ball of fresh mozzarella for $4, or $0.50 an ounce, at Trader Joe's. The same-sized ball of cheese at Aldi was just $3.40, or $0.43 an ounce.

The two balls tasted nearly identical to me.

The only difference I noticed was that Trader Joe's mozzarella felt firmer. However, they seemed to have the same stringy texture and light flavor.

Aldi's double-creme Brie has always been my go-to for cheese boards and melty dishes. An 8-ounce wheel only costs $4, or about $0.50 an ounce, which I think is a great deal.

Trader Joe's sells its double-crème Brie for $8 a pound. The price depends on the size of your wedge, but it's still also about $0.50 an ounce. I got a 9.6-ounce wedge for $4.80.

Although these cheeses looked almost identical after I cut into them, Trader Joe's wedge tasted a little more flavorful to me. My wheel from Aldi also felt slightly harder.

Cheddar is the ultimate snacking cheese, and I ones with a good strong flavor.

One of Trader Joe's most popular cheeses is its Unexpected cheddar, with its creamy texture and a flavor almost reminiscent of Parmesan.

The closest thing I found at Aldi seemed to be its Emporium Selection vintage English cheddar, which is imported from England.

The cheeses come in similar-looking 7-ounce packages for $4 each, or $0.57 an ounce.

Aldi's cheddar seemed to have milder, more subdued flavors, and its texture was more crumbly. Trader Joe's cheddar, on the other hand, brought a punch of that tangy flavor often found in aged cheeses.

A thick smoked Gouda is one of my favorite varieties for a cheese board. It also adds rich smokiness to things like grilled-cheese sandwiches and burgers.

Aldi's Emporium Selection smoked Gouda and Trader Joe's Dutch smoked Cheese looked super similar.

However, Aldi's costs $3.40 for about 8 ounces, or $0.43 an ounce, and Trader Joe's is $8 for 16 ounces, or $0.50 an ounce. The price difference may not be that stark, but I always like to know where the better deal is.

Both options had a creamy texture, but Aldi's Gouda tasted sweeter. I thought it was a little better for snacking than Trader Joe's offering.

Goat cheese is another great addition to a cheese board, and it also pairs nicely with salads.

The 5-ounce log at Trader Joe's costs $3, or about $0.60 an ounce, but the 4-ounce log at Aldi only costs $1.60, or about $0.40 an ounce.

Trader Joe's cheese tasted wonderfully tart. It also had a softer, more crumbly texture, making it easier to sprinkle over salads.

I thought Aldi's goat cheese had a smoother taste and held together a little easier, making it ideal for a cheese board.

Ricotta is a wonderful addition to pasta dishes and baked goods, but it's also a nice, fluffy dip on its own. It may not be the center of attention flavor-wise, but I like the texture it brings.

I found a 16-ounce tub of whole-milk ricotta at Trader Joe's for $4, or about $0.25 an ounce, and a 15-ounce tub of whole-milk ricotta at Aldi for $2.30, or about $0.15 an ounce.

Both cheeses tasted similar — I could hardly tell them apart. However, Trader Joe's ricotta felt a little softer and, therefore, was a little more spreadable.

The overall winner when it comes to cost-efficiency is Aldi — and flavorwise, its cheeses held up pretty well.

There were times when I thought Trader Joe's cheeses felt a little higher quality, but nothing was impressive enough to stop me from going for the cheaper choice.

However, I was surprised to find that the Brie and white cheddar at both stores cost the same. I may be heading to TJ's for those in the future.