Today, as I was job hunting and applying to Sam's Club and Costco, I decided to write down the prices for a few things and see how the two stores, (which are right across the street from each other in SLC,) compare.
(The better value in blue.)
| Costco | Sam's Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Unleaded Gasoline | $1.59 | $1.59 |
| Arrowhead Water (35) | $4.74 | $4.74 |
| Charmin Ultra Jumbo (30) | $19.46 | $18.32 |
| Clorox | $13.99 | $9.88 |
| Monterey Corn Taquitos (40) | $12.79 | $8.38 |
| Frosted Mini Wheats (70 oz) | $8.69 | $7.42 |
| Cheerios (37 oz) | $5.62 | $5.62 |
| Ramen Noodles (48) | $7.45 | $7.16 |
| Lean Ground Beef USDA Cert. | $2.69 lb | $2.68 lb |
| Ribeye Steak USDA Cert. | $7.99 | $5.87 |
| Philips LCD 42" 1080p HDTV | $899.99 | $997.00 |
| Call of Duty: World At War (XBOX 360) | $53.49 | $54.22 |
| Amount of Samples | 6! | 0 :( |
Keep in mind that bulk purchasing prices vary by location, so this could change drastically depending on where you live. Also, I wrote down a dozen or two more items, but they didn't match up perfectly between stores, so I didn't include them in the table.
It is also sweet to note that the prices of gas on the way home from job shopping were 1.65, 1.75, 1.72, 1.66, another 1.75, and 1.69. It is a good thing to belong to either of these clubs.
So, I conclude that, in the end, there are good things on both sides; Sam's Club has generally better prices and Costco rules the special deals. This would normally lean me towards Sam's, where I already have a membership, but Costco's sample selection evens the two out for me.
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