19 Reasons You Need To Shop Costco (May Edition)

 

Here’s an update on Sams vs. Costco prices for May 2016!  Note that both stores have special monthly sales ads which affects pricing (I included this month’s sales in the post, so pricing will vary a little each month.) As always, when shopping these stores please go in with a budget in place because it’s just so easy to overspend at warehouse stores.

 

 

I’m such a dork and absolutely love doing posts like this to really do the math and see which store wins. I love finding the low-down-nitty-gritty of a good price, so it’s fun to do the math and see WHO really does offer the best savings.  I was shocked this month to see that Costco completely won the pricing wars ~ they have so many great savings this month. Take a peek and see what you think!

Cheez It Snack Bags

COSTCO –  Nabisco Cheez Its (45 ct) – $7.99 or $.18 per pack (without coupon $.24 per pack or $10.99 regular price)

SAM’S – Nabisco Cheeze Its (45 ct) – $10.98 or $.24 per pack

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Nature Valley Granola Bars

COSTCO – Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Bars (48 ct) – $9.49 or $.19 per bar (without coupon $.26 per pack or $12.79 regular price)

SAM’S – Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Bars (48 ct) – $12.98 or $.27 per bar

WINNER = COSTCO (even without In Ad Savings)

Costco – Nature Valley Bars (49 ct) – $9.69  or $.20 per bar (without coupon $.26 per pack or $12.79 regular price)

SAM'S – Nature Valley Granola Bars (49 ct) – $12.98 or $.26 per bar

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Hellman's Mayonnaise

Costco – Hellman's Mayonnaise (50 oz) – $5.99 or $.12 per ounce (without coupon $0.16 per wipe or $7.99 regular prices

Sam's –  Hellman's Mayonnaise (75 oz) – $11.98 or $.16 per ounce

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Frosted Flakes

Costco – Frosted Flakes (61.9 oz) – $5.59 or $.09 per ounce (without coupon $0.12 per ounce or $7.59 regular price)

Sam's –  Frosted Flakes (55 oz) – $6.98 or $.13 per ounce

WINNER = COSTCO (even without In Ad Savings)

Gatorade

Costco – Gatorade (28 pk 12 oz) – $10.39 or $.37 per bottle (without coupon $0.46 per bottle or $12.99 regular price)

Sam's – Gatorade (28 pk 12 oz) – $12.98 or $.46 per bottle

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Naked Juice Smoothies

Costco – Naked Juice Smoothies (12 pk 10 oz) – $10.49 or $.87 each (without coupon $1.20 each or $14.49 regular price)

Sam's –  Naked Juice Smoothies (8 pk 10 oz) – $10.98 or $1.37 each

WINNER = COSTCO (even without In Ad Savings)

Clorox Wipes

Costco – Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (390 ct) – $10.69 or $0.029 per wipe (without coupon $0.037 per wipe or $13.49 regular price)  Amazon has them for just 2¢ per wipe right now!)

Sam's – Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (390 ct) – $13.48 or $0.034 per wipe

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Bounce Fabric Sheets

Costco – Bounce Fabric Sheets (320 ct) – $7.99 or $.024 per sheet  (without coupon $0.31 per sheet or $9.99 regular price)

Sam's – Bounce Fabric Sheets (320 ct) – $9.98 or $.031 per sheet

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Dawn Dish Soap

Costco – Dawn Dish Soap (90 oz) – $7.59 or $.08 per ounce  (without coupon $0.106 per tab or $9.59 regular price)

Sam's –  Dawn Dish Soap (75 oz) – $9.48 or $.13 per ounce

WINNER = COSTCO (even without In Ad Savings)

Cascade Complete ActionPacs

Costco – Cascade Complete ActionPacs (90 ct) – $12.79 or $.14 per tab (without coupon $0.18 per tab or $15.99 regular price)

Sam's Cascade Complete ActionPacs (105 ct) – $14.98 or $.14 per tab

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Scotch Brite Sponges

Costco – Scotch Brite Sponges (21 pk) – $9.99 or $.48 per sponge (without coupon $0.62 per sponge or $12.99 regular price)

Sam's – Scotch Brite Sponges (21 pk) – $12.98 or $.62 per sponge

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Huggies Diapers

Costco – Huggies Diapers Size 2 (174 ct) – $31.49 or $.18 per diaper  (without coupon $0.22 per tab or $37.49 regular price) Amazon has them for just 7¢ per diaper right now!)

Sam's – Huggies Diapers Size 2 (186 ct) – $39.98 or $.21 per diaper

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Huggies Wipes

Costco- Huggies Wipes (1160 ct) – $19.99 or $0.017 per wipes (without coupon $0.021 per wipe or $24.99 regular price)

Sam’s –  Huggies Wipes (864 ct) – $19.98 or $0.023 per wipes

WINNER = COSTCO  (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Downy Fabric Softener

Costco- Downy Fabric Softener (170 oz) – $9.59 or $0.056 per ounce (without coupon $0.07 per tab or $19.99 regular price)

Sam’s –  Downy Fabric Softener (170 oz) – $11.88 or $0.069 per ounce

WINNER = COSTCO  (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Tide Laundry Detergent

Costco – Tide Advanced HE Laundry Detergent (170 oz) – $17.49 or $0.10 per ounce (without coupon $0.13 per ounce or $21.99 regular price)

Sam’s –  Tide Advanced HE Laundry Detergent (170 oz) – $20.98 or $0.12 per ounce

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Trash Bags

Costco – Kirkland Trash Bags (90 ct) – $11.99 or $.13 per bag (without coupon $0.166 per ounce or $14.99 regular price)

SAM'S – Member's Mark Trash Bags (90 ct) – $14.67 or $.16 per bag

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Ziploc

Costco – Ziploc Bags (500 ct) – $7.89 or $0.015 per bag (without coupon $0.019 per bag or $9.89 regular price)

Sam's-  Ziploc Bags (500 ct) – $7.89 or $0.019 per bag

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

Reynolds Aluminum Foil

Costco – Reynolds Aluminum Foil (300 sq ft) – $10.59 or $0.03 per sq ft (without coupon $0.05 per sq ft or $13.89 regular price)

Sam's – Reynolds Aluminum Foil (360 sq ft) – $15.96  or $0.04 per sq ft

WINNER = COSTCO (Costco wins this month because of In Ad Savings)

TOILET PAPER

Kirkland Toilet Paper (30 pk 425 sheets per roll) – $15.99 or $.53 per roll or $.001 per sheet

Sam's – Member Mark Toilet Paper (45 Roll 220 sheets) – $17.86 or $.40 per roll or $.001 per sheet

WINNER = TIE

 

PAPER TOWELS

Kirkland Paper Towels (12 roll 160 sheets) – $15.69 or $1.30 per roll or $.008 per sheet

Members Mark Paper Towels (15 Roll 142 Sheets) – $16.48 or $1.09 per roll or $.0077 per sheet)

WINNER = Sam's

Other Deals:

Eggs

COSTCO – Eggland's Best (18 ct) – $3.39 or $.19 per egg

SAM’S –  Eggland's Best (18 ct) – $4.72 or $.26 per egg

WINNER = COSTCO

COSTCO – Grade A Eggs (18 ct) – $1.39 or $.08 per egg

SAM’S –  Sun Ups Eggs (18 ct) – $1.98 or $.11 per egg

WINNER = COSTCO

Milk

COSTCO – Gallon of Milk – $1.39

SAM’S –  Gallon of Milk – Skim – $2.39

WINNER = COSTCO

Produce

Costco –  Organic Spring Mix/Spinach – $4.49

Sam’s –  Organic Spring Mix/Spinach – $4.47

Costco – Bananas (3 lb) – $1.39

Sam’s –  Bananas (3 lb) – $1.39

Extra Costco Deals:

Costco – Bisquick (96 oz) – $3.99 or $.04 per ounce (without coupon $0.06 per wipe or $5.49 regular price)

Costco – Swiffer Dusters (24 ct) – $11.49 or $.47 each (without coupon $0.61 each or $14.69 regular price)

 

And don't forget to pick up your Costco chicken while you're there. Love it and such a great price!