It always depends. We are a two person household. Costco is closer, there is a political piece, but we just plain prefer the products, especially the groceries. But it depends on where you are and what you buy. There is no pat answer that will apply to everyone. Answer from church-basement-lady on reddit.com
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r/samsclub on Reddit: I compared both Costco and Sams Club and i prefer Sams Club heres why
November 27, 2023 -
Costco was very crowded it took me 20 minutes to find a parking space while sams club i can always find one quikly. The inside of costco also had a long line while sams club had no line.
Sams club accepts my discover and Master card credit cards while Costco will only take my Visa debit card (I have no visa credit cards)
Sams club has bigger fountain drinks compared to Costco (both have free refills through).
My nearest sams club is 30 minutes away while Costco is 45 minutes away.
Costco gas has long lines and was 5 cents more expensive then Sams Club (Costco is top tier throguh but i dont care about that)
Scan and go (sams club only as there is none for Costco)
Sams club wifi was faster then Costcos
Sams club has a better selection of clothes and books
Sams club pharmacy was open (Costco was closed when i was there)
At least Costco seems to have happier employees and has air for tires.
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Costco pays and staffs better than Sam's so their employees are genuinely more satisfied, which translates to a better experience for their customers.
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And Sam's club has combo pizza. I only have a Costco membership for the gas at this point and I share it with like four people in the house, we all just take the card when we think we are going to need to stop for gas. Sam's club chicken is the same as Costco. I find Sam's beef products -- yes I'm gonna say it -- to be BETTER than Costco. Shrimp at Sam's? Better. Chicken js a wash. Fish? SAMS. Sam's club wins. I may be even thinking about cancelling the Costco membership in the relatively near future. Edit. Just remembered actually Costco has really good dog food for a low price and Sam's doesn't. Damnit.
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Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Which Is Better (and Cheaper)? | The Kitchn
March 28, 2025 - Takeaway: Costco costs slightly more to join upfront. Members have the potential to earn up to $750 more in actual cash versus rewards earned in Sam’s Cash, which can only be spent at Sam’s Club.
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r/samsclub on Reddit: Costco vs Sam’s Club
July 4, 2024 -
Apologies if this has been posted before. I am a long time Costco member and huge fan. I recently had the opportunity to get a $25 Sam’s Club Membership. Curious if anyone else on here has both and what are can’t miss items at Sam’s Club that aren’t at Costco?
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I’ve got both. We use Costco for just about everything but dog food, paper goods and basic food. Sams has better produce, meat, pizza and the to go meals are better.
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I used to be a Costco member, but switched to Sam's a couple of years ago. Overall I like Sam's much better. In my area both Sam's and Costco are super close to each other, but Costco is always way more busy. Plus the Scan and Go app makes checking out a breeze compared to Costco. It makes it easy to pop in for just a few items and be out very quickly. The line for gas is also usually more manageable than Costco. Overall I think Sam's has a better food/produce selection, the rest is about the same. The only things I miss from Costco are the shelf stable quarts of almond milk and oat milk.
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Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Memberships, prices & perks compared - TheStreet
3 weeks ago - At the basic level, a Costco Gold Star membership is $15 (or 30%) more expensive than a Sam’s Club Club membership, while at the premium level, a Costco Executive membership is $20 (or 18.18%) more expensive than a Sam’s Club Plus membership.
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* Overall, Costco members report higher satisfaction * More Costco locations than Sam’s Club * If you’re looking to save the most money Sam’s Club is the winner * Better overall quality and customer experience goes to Costco XO, Lora 🩷 ...
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Saves You More Money in 2026? | PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
April 11, 2025 - Recommendation for Budget Shoppers: Sam's Club is the better value for budget-conscious shoppers, mainly because of lower membership fees and slightly lower prices on everyday basics.
Southern Living
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What's The Difference Between A Sam’s Club And Costco Membership?
October 31, 2025 - Sam’s Club offers curbside pickup and Costco does not. According to a Reddit user with memberships to both, the Sam’s Club app functions more easily than Costco’s.
Investopedia
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: What's the Difference?
April 25, 2025 - Both premium memberships include free shipping on most items, but Sam's Club adds free curbside pickup for Plus members. Costco Executive members receive additional perks like travel discounts and enhanced service benefits.
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r/Frugal on Reddit: Costco vs Sam’s? For a single person. Which is better?
May 2, 2025 -
Just wondering which is a better option. I currently have Sams club, should I switch to Costco? What are the pros? I pay like $40 a year for Sams Club. Have you ever had Sams Club and switched to Costco or vice versa? If so why?
I mostly use it for milk, bulk protien yogurt, honey, lemons, mixed nuts, nicotine chewing gum, some vegetables and gas. I would like to get some quinoa but Sam’s doesn’t have it.
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I shop at Costco because they treat their workers better. For me, a couple of dollars here or there isn’t as important as supporting businesses with good practices. Depending on your shopping habits and local stores, Costco may or may not be a good deal. For us, we save a substantial amount of money on staples and convenience frozen foods.
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I chose costco for political reasons. Last time I compared prices, I found them similar per package. Costco tended to have larger sized packages though. Sams tends to have more variety. Costco only has sharp, mild cheddar and Colby cheese in 3lb blocks. Sams has at least 8 different kinds of cheese in 3 different size blocks.
The Daily Meal
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Costco Vs Sam's Club: 5 Key Differences You Need To Know - Daily Meal
March 29, 2025 - These days, there are a few notable ... chains: Costco offers more rewards through its Executive Membership tier, as well as larger stores, whereas Sam's Club has lower individual membership fees, a lower minimum for free delivery, and free cafe access for non-members...
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Costco Vs Sam's Club Food Court: Here's How The 2 Compare - Tasting Table
April 26, 2025 - At Sam's Club, you don't need to be a member to dine in the food court. Not only that, but when you walk into the store (at least at my location), there's no one checking membership cards.
Cheapism
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Sam's Club vs. Costco: Groceries That Are Better to Buy at Sam's Club
October 29, 2025 - Unlike Costco, you don’t have to buy two packs and figure out how you’re going to go through them all fast enough. And at $5.98, it’s a great deal and cheaper per muffins than at Costco. ... I’m a dedicated salmon lover, so I’ve had the stuffed salmon in the premade meals section from both Sam’s Club and Costco many times.
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Sam's Club vs. Costco: Which Has Better Deals?
November 5, 2024 - Both also have a steady stream ... deals on everything from packages of batteries to diamond watches. There is a small difference in annual membership costs....
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Shop Samsclub.com today for Every Day Low Prices. Join Sam's Club as a Plus Member and get free same-day or next-day delivery from your club & free shipping on eligible items totaling $50 or more.
Food Republic
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Costco Vs Sam's Club: Who Has The Better Membership Perks? - Food Republic
October 25, 2025 - Many people are loyal to one brand over the other, but it begs the question: Who has the better membership perks? Obviously, at both stores, you save money on bulk goods, but memberships come with way more benefits than that.
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Sam’s Club or Costco? - Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums
November 3, 2020 - There is a groupon to join Sam’s for $25, while it looks like Costco is $125 Is Costco a hundred dollars better? How do Sam’s club compare? I live an hour from both which is why I don’t belong to either, but it’s an easy drive and I would go if it was worthwhile
USA Today
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Is Sam's Club open or closed on Labor Day? Here's what to know
September 1, 2025 - Sam's Club; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members · Meijer; 6 a.m. to midnight ... Costco warehouses will be closed, according to the company's website.