Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Store Has the Cheapest Thanksgiving Prices?
It’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu. Many people are depending on their warehouse memberships to get them the best deals. Who has the lowest prices between Costco and Sam’s Club? The answers might surprise you.
Both stores are known for their deals, but around the holiday season, those prices can fluctuate. What used to be a deal at one store might now be going up in price. It’s important to compare prices before committing or sticking with a membership.
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The cheapest Costco membership is $65 a year. For Sam’s Club, you’ll save $5 a year and only pay $60. However, is that $5 extra for Costco worth it during the Thanksgiving season?
MoneyLion will break down the cost of Thanksgiving staples at each store. Read on to see which membership to get and make sure you don’t overspend.
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Turkey
Winner: Sam’s Club
Who has the best deal for the main event? At Sam’s Club, you can buy a nearly five pound turkey breast from Member’s Mark for $22.71. Costco has a couple different options for turkey. They have a Jaindl Organic Grand Champion Whole Frozen Turkey that’s between 10 and 12 pounds for $129.99. Even with the larger size, Sam’s Club still wins when it comes to price.
Green Beans
Winner: Sam’s Club
Green beans are always on the table when it comes to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. At Sam’s Club, you can get a pack of eight Del Monte Canned Cut Green Beans at 14.5 ounces each for $8.42. At Costco, the same brand of a 12 pack will cost you $13.99. It’s close, but Sam’s Club has the better price per ounce at $0.07. Costco works out to be $0.08.
Mashed Potatoes
Winner: Sam’s Club
A fluffy batch of Idahoan Real Premium Mashed Potatoes at Sam’s Club will cost you $8.98. That’s for 3.25 pounds or 65 servings. For the exact same item at Costco, it will cost you $11.59. It’s a much better deal to buy mashed potatoes at Sam’s Club.
Macaroni and Cheese
Winner: Sam’s Club
Kids and adults alike love having some mac and cheese on the table at Thanksgiving. A pack of 18 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinners at 7.25 ounces each costs $18.99 at Costco. For the same pack at Sam’s Club, you’ll save $4 and pay $14.96.
Stuffing
Winner: Sam’s Club
At Costco, a pack of six boxes of 6 ounces of Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey is $9.59. The same pack is just $7.98 at Sam’s Club. Once again, you’ll save a few dollars by shopping at Sam’s.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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