Warehouse Stores Price Comparison: Sam’s Club vs. Costco vs. BJ’s—which store is cheaper? I’m definitely a fan of Warehouse Club stores for many products (although not everything), and they can be great for many items.
But if you live in an area with the big three warehouse clubs—Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s—how do you know which is cheaper?
That’s why I put together this Costco vs. Sam’s vs. Bj’s Warehouse Club Price Comparison of commonly purchased items. I hope this helps!!
Key Takeaways
- In my head-to-head price comparisons, BJ’s Wholesale Club had the most wins (17/36 items!), making it the most cost-effective option overall.
- Costco closely followed BJ’s with a substantial number of wins, demonstrating competitive pricing across many items.
- Sam’s Club, while having fewer wins, still offered the best prices on several key items that may matter to you.
- BJ’s and Costco had 7 ties for the best price, giving them a huge edge over Sam’s Club!
- It may be beneficial to hold memberships at multiple warehouses if they’re conveniently located, and you can quickly shop at one or more stores to get more savings.
- As a mom with a whole house to clean and kids to care for, I made sure to price-compare staples like diapers, paper plates, toothpaste, dishwasher detergent, bananas, yogurt, and more.
Always compare per-unit costs to see if warehouse clubs or regular grocery stores are offering the best deals with and without sales!
Sam’s Club vs. Costco vs. BJ’s: Warehouse Stores Price Comparison
Clark Howard posted the first few items in this Costco vs. Sam’s vs. BJ’s warehouse club price comparison, but this post has a longer list of items you may want to know about.
So, I took the time to go through these huge warehouse stores and compare prices to find the best deals on staple item, including name and generic brands (Costco sells Kirkland, BJ’s sells Berkley & Jensen, and Sam’s sells Member’s Mark).
Today, I am going to take you through all three stores to compare the exact same products. Through this in-depth look, we’ll see which store is really the least expensive!
Keep in mind that prices vary by city, so this is just a general comparison of prices between stores. And never forget the BJ’s, Sam’s, and Costco membership costs that let you shop there, which still counts for something to get “savings.”
If you want to see how some other common store prices compare, you can see my in-depth report on Aldi vs. Walmart.
1. Bananas
- BJ’s – $1.39 (3 lb bag) = $0.47 per pound (TIED!)
- Costco – $1.39 (3 lb bag) = $0.47 per pound (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – $1.48 (3 lb bag) = $0.50 per pound
2. Green Bell Peppers
- BJ’s – $5.29 (4 pk) = $1.33 each
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $5.98 (6 pk) = $1.00 each (WINNER!)
3. Cheerios Cereal
- BJ’s – $5.39 (40.7 oz – on sale when pic was taken) = $0.13 per ounce (TIED!)
- Costco – $5.39 (40.7 oz – on sale when pic was taken) = $0.13 per ounce (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – $5.68 (40.7 oz) = $0.14 per ounce
4. Jif Peanut Butter
- BJ’s – $8.79 (96 ounces) = $0.09 per ounce (WINNER!)
- Costco – no price available
- Sam’s Club – $10.48 (96 ounces) = $0.11 per ounce
5. Skippy Peanut Butter
- BJ’s – $8.99 (96 ounces) = $0.09 per ounce (TIED!)
- Costco – $8.99 (96 ounces – on sale in image) = $0.09 per ounce (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – no price available
6. White Bread
- BJ’s – $2.49 (2 pack of 20 ounce loaves) = $0.06 per ounce (WINNER!)
- Costco – $3.99 (2 pack of 24 ounce loaves – on sale in pic) = $0.08 per ounce
- Sam’s Club – $3.58 ( 2 pack of 22 ounce loaves) = $0.08 per ounce
7. Wheat Bread
- BJ’s – $2.99 (2 pack of 20 ounce loaves) = $0.07 per ounce
- Costco – $4.49 (2 pack of 32 ounce loaves) = $0.07 per ounce (WINNER! by a fraction of a penny)
- Sam’s Club – $3.86 (2 pack of 20 ounce loaves) $0.10 per ounce
8. Milk
- BJ’s – $2.09 (1 gallon) (TIED!)
- Costco – $2.09 (1 gallon) (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – $2.50 (1 gallon)
9. Kraft American Cheese Slices
- BJ’s – $11.49 (4 pounds of slices – on sale when image was taken) = $2.87 per pound
- Costco – $9.99 (4 pounds of slices) = $2.50 per pound (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $7.98 (3 pounds of slices) = $2.66 per pound
10. Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- BJ’s – $7.49 (2 pounds)
- Costco – no price available
- Sam’s Club – $7.48 (2 pounds) (WINNER! by a penny)
11. Butter
- BJ’s – $8.99 (4 pounds) = $2.25 per pound (TIED!)
- Costco – $8.99 (4 pounds) = $2.25 per pound (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – $10.18 = $2.55 per pound (4 pounds)
12. GoGurt Yogurt
- BJ’s – $7.49 (32 count) = $0.23 per serving
- Costco – $6.99 (32 count – Simple variety) = $0.22 per serving
- Sam’s Club – $6.98 (32 count) = $0.22 per serving (WINNER by a penny!)
13. Chobani NonFat Greek Yogurt
- BJ’s – $4.69 (38 ounces) = $0.12 per ounce (WINNER by a penny!)
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $4.98 (38 ounces) = $0.13 per ounce
14. Store Bran Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- BJ’s – $6.99 (64 ounces) = $0.11 per ounce (TIED!)
- Costco – $6.99 (64 ounces) = $0.11 per ounce (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – No price available
15. Eggs
- BJ’s – No price available
- Costco – $6.49 (3 dozen) = $2.16 per dozen (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $7.13 (3 dozen) = $2.38 per dozen
16. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- BJ’s – $1.99 per pound
- Costco – $2.89 per pound
- Sam’s Club – $1.88 per pound (WINNER!)
17. Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs*
*(same price for either variety)
- BJ’s – $0.99 per pound (WINNER!)
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $1.27 per pound
18. Ground Beef
- BJ’s – $3.59 per pound (85% lean)
- Costco – $3.69 per pound (88% lean)
- Sam’s Club – $3.28 per pound (80% lean) (WINNER! although the fat content is different)
19. Ham Sandwich Meat
- BJ’s – $9.99 (2 pounds) = $5.00 per pound (WINNER!)
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $6.98 (1.375 pounds) = $5.08 per pound
20. Turkey Sandwich Meat
- BJ’s – $7.29 (2.5 pounds) = $2.92 per pound (WINNER!)
- Costco – $9.89 (3 pounds) = $3.30 per pound
- Sam’s Club – $9.88 (1.375 pounds) = $7.19 per pound
21. Variety Pack Sandwich Meat
- BJ’s – $9.99 (3 pounds) = $3.33 per pound (TIED!)
- Costco – $9.99 (3 pounds) = $3.33 per pound (TIED!)
- Sam’s Club – $12.88 (2 pounds) = $6.44 per pound
22. Store Brand Baby Wipes
- BJ’s – $19.99 (1140 wipes) = $0.0175 per wipe (WINNER!)
- Costco – $19.99 (900 wipes) = $0.0222 per wipe
- Sam’s Club – $17.86 (1000 wipes) = $0.0179 per wipe
23. Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes
- BJ’s – $24.99 (1024 wipes) = $0.024 per wipe (WINNER!)
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $19.98 (808 wipes) = $0.025 per wipe
24. Store Brand Diapers
- BJ’s – $22.99 (160 diapers) = $0.144 per diaper
- Costco – $38.99 (210 count) = $0.186 per diaper
- Sam’s Club – $34.94 (252 count) = $0.139 per diaper (WINNER!)
25. Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper
- BJ’s – $28.99 (48 rolls of 209 sheets) = $0.29 per 100 sheets
- Costco – $19.99 (30 rolls of 231 sheets) = $0.29 per 100 sheets
- Sam’s Club – $22.48 (24 rolls of 330 sheets) = $0.28 per 100 sheets (WINNER!)
26. Store Brand Toilet Paper
- BJ’s – $18.99 (36 rolls of 1000 sheets) = $0.05 per 100 sheets (WINNER!)
- Costco – $14.99 (30 rolls of 425 sheets) = $0.12 per 100 sheets
- Sam’s Club – $17.86 (45 rolls of 220 sheets) = $0.18 per 100 sheets
27. Store Bran Select-A-Size Paper Towels
- BJ’s – $14.99 (12 rolls of 144 sheets) = $0.87 per 100 sheets
- Costco – $15.79 (12 rolls of 160 sheets) = $0.82 per 100 sheets
- Sam’s Club – $16.48 (15 rolls of 142 sheets) = $0.73 per 100 sheets (WINNER!)
28. Finish All in 1 Powerballs Dishwashing Detergent
- BJ’s – $14.99 (100 count) = $0.15 per use
- Costco – $14.49 (145 count) = $0.10 per use (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $13.78 (100 count) = $0.14 per use
29. Store Brand Dishwashing Detergent
- BJ’s – $9.99 (85 count) = $0.12 per use
- Costco – $9.69 (110 count) = $0.09 per use (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $9.98 (105 count) = $0.10 per use
30. Store Brand Plastic Cups
- BJ’s – $7.99 (200 count) = $0.040 per cup (WINNER! yes, by a fraction of a penny)
- Costco – $9.89 (240 count) = $0.041 per cup
- Sam’s Club – $10.68 (240 count) = $0.045 per cup
31. Store Brand Paper Plates – 9 inches
- BJ’s – $11.99 (375 plates) =$0.032 per plate
- Costco – $9.59 (620 plates) = $0.015 per plate (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $15.98 (600 plates) = $0.027 per plate
32. Glad Force Flex 13 gallon Kitchen Bags (Trash Bags)
- BJ’s – $16.99 (140 count) = $0.121 per bag
- Costco – $15.99 (140 count) = $0.114 per bag (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – $16.87 (140 count) = $0.121 per bag
33. Store Brand 13 gallon Kitchen Bags (Trash Bags)
- BJ’s – $13.99 (150 count) = $0.093 per bag
- Costco – $13.89 (200 count) = $0.069 per bag
- Sam’s Club – $12.96 (200 count) = $0.065 per bag (WINNER!)
34. Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste
- BJ’s – $11.99 (5 X 7.8 ounces = 39 ounces) = $0.31 per ounce
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $10.79 (5 X 7.8 ounces = 39 ounces) = $0.28 per ounce (WINNER!)
35. Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
- BJ’s – $8.99 (3 X 5 ounce tubes = 15 ounces) = $0.60 per ounce
- Costco – $14.99 (5 X 6.3 ounce tubes = 31.5 ounces) = $0.48 per ounce (WINNER!)
- Sam’s Club – No price available
36. Gillette Sensor2 Plus Disposable Razors
- BJ’s – $26.99 (52 count) = $0.52 per razor
- Costco – No price available
- Sam’s Club – $26.96 (52 count) = $0.52 per razor (WINNER by $0.03 on the entire pack)
Final Verdict
The results are in! Costco vs. Sam’s vs. BJ’s – Head-to-Head Unit Pricing Results
- BJ’s – 17 wins
- Costco – 15 wins
- Sam’s Club – 11 wins WINNER
- BJ’s & Costco tied 7 times, though, so that gave them a lot of shared wins!
After seeing the side-by-side details here in this Costco vs. Sam’s vs. BJ’s price comparison, we can see that Sam’s Club is least expensive on more items than the other stores.
But it was a hugely competitive matchup! It seems to me that it could be worth it to have memberships to a few of these warehouses if they’re close enough to make it worth the drive.
What do you think about this? Were you surprised at all?
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What a stupid thing to say, Olin. If you don’t like what’s on the comparison list, move on to do your own comparison shopping.
Thank you for taking the time to present something to people who are curious and don’t have a lot of experience at multiple warehouse stores, Ms. Greutman.
didnt mention price of membership. i have sams at 45 bucks and bj’s is at 25 bucks. not sure of costco
I was told cosco was $60 to join
As of January 2019 BJ’s is $50 and Costco is $55
don’t know Sams
Costco is advertised at $60
Yes, I was at Costco today and they wanted $60. BJ’s also has day passes not sure about Sam’ but Sam’s at least let’s you look around in the store
bjs renewal for basic membership is $55 as of 2020!
Lauren, this is awesome work by you. I always wondered what the price points were between the 3, and now I know thanks to you and your hard work. Rob
Bjs also welcomes manufacturers coupons which Costco does not. This is a huge savings…for example a 3 pk. Of rago and a coupon for each may be applied. Not to mention a store coupon can also be used!!
I have all three warehouses close to me but I don’t want to continue being a member to all three. One thing about BJ’S we like is they have a really good deli counter for lunch meats and cheeses, they are good and very, very responsible. Neither of the others have one.
I was strictly BJs for years. I lived right near the Stoughton, MA location and it was a life saver. I moved and joined Costco but rarely go. I prefer BJs 100%.
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We joined BJ’s after being asked to join that, and Costco of course. I agree BJ’s is much cheaper and worth it. Especially since BJ’s doesn’t pay international retail fees, so they can have more locations here in the U.S. As for the amount of food, often times Costco and Sam’s Club appear to have more because there’s fewer locations, therefore all the products are being shipped to one store in an area, rather than 5 in a 100 mile radius. Each BJ’s is not 100% the same and they send coupons for products that are on sale to let… Read more »
costco gas no idea
sam’s if you have their cc , 5% off per gallon
bj’s if you have their cc, 10 cents per gallon off
Costco 4% per gallon
Costco has many more locations than BJ’s….. The 5% off of gas is not true, that comes via Sams cc check, Costco/Citibank offers 4% back up to $750.00, via check each February, Sams tops out at a lower threshold…and versus the 2% executive members receive for in store purchases with Citibank/Costco purchases, Sam’s give 1%….bottom line, both net 6%, but advantage Citibank/Costco, because they will pay up to $750.00, Sam’s caps at a lower payout…. Also, no one has more organic product than does Costco…..and Costco’s Kirkland signature products from food to clothing are top notch and unbeatable compared to,… Read more »
I agree with this 100%
First off, thank you for the comparison. I did one of my own and yours is very good. I have been a BJ’s customer for years and I have been satisfied with them, Costco recently opened nearby and we took a tour. Based on what I know about how the businesses are run(Ted brings this out rather well) I am most likely going to switch to Costco. It is no myth that they take care of their employees and I appreciate that. Nice post Ted.
All that may be true, but this was about food price comparison. Also nothing about BJs in your comment. It seems as though work there and this is your job. Well done!
the comparison was not just food but store items, my mistake.
I had both sams and costco. Gave up costco after a year. not worth it. sams wins in all situations.
I have been a BJ’s member for as long as they have been in Ct. I have family that belongs to Costco so I have shopped there on their membership. BJ”S is cheaper than Costco and their membership is less expensive, however, Costco has a larger inventory. I have shopped at Walmart for years and I have recently started shopping at Aldi’s , they compare to one another, I think equally.
Comparing them to Bj’s and Costco I like the idea I not have to buy in bulk since there is only two of us living I our home.
I was member of BJs for couple years and recently I took the membership of Sams The big major difference I noticed is you find more USDA certified organic products in Sams, in bjs we rarely find them I used to go to BJS once in a month or sometimes even longer gap between my visits, it is not because of distance it is because of things I buy there and they usually sell bulk like two three items together. But after I moved sams I started going to sams almost every weekend or the other, the reasons are I… Read more »
I like the comparison list. I used to shop at BJ’s but now that a Costco has opened up in our area we went to look around to do a comparison of our own I myself like the item selection at Costco and non food items are cheaper at Costco than BJ’s but Costco is further from my home than BJ’s I think what it will come down to is that Costco offers a cash back program on their membership card without having to open up a line of credit and if your cash back at the end of the… Read more »
Sam’s also has that cash back opyion
keep in mind Costco executive membership offers much much more than that 2% reward certificate…
2% reward added for Costco Travel
Car insurance
Home owners insurance
Auto Program with 15% discounts on parts and services
and more… https://www.costco.com/services.html
The lunch meats that you compared at Sam’s were their premium lunch meats in the deli section. If you go to the cold foods section (next to the frozen foods) you will find ham and turkey sliced meats that are much closer in quality and price.
Thanks for the comparisons and the comments from you all!
I’m currently deciding which membership to go with. We have all three where I’m at and we will only be here for one more year at the most (military).
I feel like I’m constantly at the store and to be blunt, our Aldi’s sucks. I think I pretty much give up with them.
I would love to know how they compare for organic foods. BJ’s has a very good selection of well-priced organic foods, but I’m considering switching to Costco because it is closer to my home and Groupon is currently offering a good deal on membership.
just want to say, thanks for the information. It’s very helpful.
Great comparisons, and great comments from all. We buy mostly all of our staples from BJ’s and some food items. You can’t beat the selection of organic, fresh fruits and veggies, and fantastic and friendly customer service at our local Wegmans in Downingtown PA.
The products are not the same brand so there is no COMPARISON.
As for the Ground Beef… Fat content has a direct relation to price per pound.
This article is not helpful. You need to price the SAME EXACT item brand weight, count, etc.
RB – just a comment that comparing sizes using a unit of measure (per oz, per lb, per plate is what consumers do and what this comparison did. Unless there is a large difference in size, customers are used to comparing across different sizes. This was a very good comparison……..
This was a very good comparison for people to have a general idea, thank you.
However in quality, costco has more products of good quality items I will rather buy than trying to save some pennies to get less quality. I also get most of my healthy foods in costco, each time i have visited sam’s club or bj’s, i have so many items left on my list because they do not carry them
I would like to have seen more comparisons of long term shelf stable items: canned goods, oatmeal, nuts, dried fruit, spices, baking needs, etc. Problem with many of the items seen here is that you can’t store them for more than a week or two anyway, so you can’t stock up for the long term, which is why I would go to a warehouse store. I was pleased to see the paper products, trash bags, detergent, etc. here.
Costco quality of goods and services trumps anything at Sams or BJ Costco membership and Citi co branded VISA offers: 4% back on Gasoline worldwide, including Costco gasoline on the first $7000.00 in gasoline purchases annually, then 1% after. That gives you the freedom to purchase gas anywhere unlike BJ and Sams Also Costco gasoline is Top Tier, unlike BJ and Sams. And read the fine print on BJ and Sams credit cards, they are not true cash back cards… its only offered as a credit. Costco Citi VISA is a check mailed to your house every November that can… Read more »
every February
We get a check at every February from SAMS for our cash back where we can cash it or use it for anything we want.
We just bought plane tickets and a week later I had over $300 credited to my SAMS card that I could use for groceries so I am not sure where you are getting your intel from but it is misleading.
It would be interesting to see how boxed compares with these. There is no membership fee, they give cash back rewards and they deliver straight to your door. (Very high on my list as I live in NY and don’t have a car)
Sams is $45 for two persons, Bj’s is 45-55 for same
I shop at all three stores. Customer must be aware that BJS packages are smaller. count.
Costco package items are larger count.
Sam clubs packages are a large count
All three carry different name brands in products, BJs sometime you can get better buy if you use the store coupon and your coupon from the newspaper.
I compare prices with coupon and with newspaper coupon to see , if the product is a better deal at BJs, sometime it is not when item comes in smaller package
Never heard of BJ’s other than the restaurant. Must be an east coast thing.
I went to Costco to check prices because I am already a Sam’s Member. They wouldn’t even allow me through the door unless I had a membership card despite only doing a recon mission on prices. So I was forced to go through their sales pitch before I could just take a look. After I walked around for a bit I left and told the manager just how I felt about her wasting my time and have never stepped foot in the place again. Attitude is everything and if you are going to bother me then I will take my… Read more »
Here is a little Costco Tip – have someone you know get you a Costco gift card next time they shop there. It can be as little as $5.00. They let you shop if you have a gift card without a membership 🙂
I have the same experience with Costco, when i was comparing the clubs, that just help me decide for Sams Club, I mean, if my products are great, my quality is better and have more variety why not let people see it?
I go to the BJs in Flemington, NJ because they carry all I need and they treat me like family! I say that because I am disabled in that I cannot walk at this time and they help me do the things I need to do in order to have a successful shopping trip. They get me a scooter (brought to the car) and they help me check out!!! Oh yeah, most importantly, they help me stuff the trunk with the food!!! Sure other stores may have more (like the costco next door) but I do not need to shop… Read more »
I have been a member of Costco and Sam’s for a long time. I DO take advantage of the 5% cash rewards on gas and groceries and Christmas at Sam’s (have two gas guzzlers). Sooo, I do the shopping, I pay the bills, I decide which store to shop. Sam’s is closer, so over time we have earned quite a tidy sum of cash rewards! HERE’S THE CATCH: I’m the wife. Sam’s DOES NOT recognize me when it’s time to cash in the rewards check. They refuse to even let me put it towards the groceries purchased. They explain that… Read more »
i couldn’t agree more! you go girl
I am moving to a new city that only has BJ’s and I was scared to make the switch. Thank you so much for this thorough comparison – it was very informative. I am super high right now.
I am moving to a new city that only has BJ’s and I was scared to make the switch. Thank you so much for this thorough comparison – it was very informative. I am super high right now.
BJ’s Can be consistently cheaper because of the acceptance of coupons. They often have decent coupons on large $ common groceries like bulk paper products, detergents, diapers(not to mention PAMPERS!), etc. You’d be crazy not to use at least the ever-available $4 off coupon on diapers or a bottle of Gain, and you can nearly always score a coupon book at the desk to double down on more then one or if you used your mailer one earlier that month. They also often have more then 5 options to one vs Costco for any common grocery item like cheese, milk,… Read more »
BJ’s Can be consistently cheaper because of the acceptance of coupons. They often have decent coupons on large $ common groceries like bulk paper products, detergents, diapers(not to mention PAMPERS!), etc. You’d be crazy not to use at least the ever-available $4 off coupon on diapers or a bottle of Gain, and you can nearly always score a coupon book at the desk to double down on more then one or if you used your mailer one earlier that month. They also often have more then 5 options to one vs Costco for any common grocery item like cheese, milk,… Read more »
Agree. I’ve tried all three, and BJ’s is our preferred club. The pricing and product choices are better and more suited to us(me and my friends). The Club Hours are better as well, in fact in NJ, I even remember not minding driving more just to get to BJ’s.
Unfortunately, I had to move to a state(TX) that don’t have BJ’s. I still wish we have BJ’s in our new place.
For what it’s worth, if you take Sam’s club out of the mix, it’s a tie. For the 11 products where Sam’s was the winner, BJ’s had the 2nd best price on 3, Costco had 2nd best on 4, and there was no comparison on the remaining 4 (e.g. Green Bell Peppers). The counts would then have been BJs 18, Costco 18, no comparison, 4. In the end, it will come down to the products that your family needs. You do need to pay attention to product and package size though. For example, the sheets of Charmin toilet paper at… Read more »
I was very hapoy and greatful to see a comparrison done. I always wonder if it’s a deal or not. I cant afford Publix meat orchicken but sm veey happy getting it at BJ’s. I struggle to get fifty dollars each year bit i manage. Thank you.
They do the same thing – price comparisons and shift their prices around to counter people such as ourselves who want to save the most money from being able to do so productively since who want’s to comparison shop prior to each visit, which is almost what you would have to do to get a good overview of the reality of a price/cost comparison over a protracted period of time. This blogs comparison simply shows the price situation to be real. So for Lauren it works but for someone else who purchases other stuff it may not work so ya… Read more »
I had a similar experience at Costco recently. I just went in on a recon. mission. I spoke to a manager and the first thing he asked was how I even got in the store without membership. That was an immediate turn-off. I couldn’t even buy anything at the take-out counter without membership. Also their membership is more than BJs. Like another writer stated, “I would be hard pressed set foot in another Costco”. I’m a BJs member of long standing and can even remember when you didn’t even need membership to make purchases, just pay a slightly higher price.… Read more »
There is a BJ’s opening soon near me. I am already a Costco member. BJ’s will be closer so I wanted to check them out. This is great information! I will have to check them out when they open. One thing I did want to point out is that there is a mistake in the white bread comparison. The information states; “BJ’s – $2.49 (2 pack of 20 ounce loaves) = $0.06 per ounce (WINNER!) Costco – $3.99 (2 pack of 24 ounce loaves – on sale in pic) = $0.08 per ounce Sam’s Club – $3.58 ( 2 pack… Read more »
When comparing the prices you have to consider that BJ’s have a coupon booklet by mail and one in store, and also they accept the manufacturer’s coupons, I believe the other clubs don’t…Now, the gasoline is more expensive in BJ’s than Sams, and Costco if you don’t have their credit card…