5 Sam's Club Items Cheaper Than Costco's Kirkland Versions
It's a savings battle, and no matter who wins, you're the victor.
Costco's Kirkland Signature line has a loyal following, but it's not always the lowest-priced option. Sam's Club's Member’s Mark brand often delivers comparable quality for less, especially on everyday essentials.
If you're comparing Sam's Club versus Costco to stretch your budget, these five Member's Mark products stand out for their lower per-unit cost.
Paper Towels
Kirkland Signature Paper Towels
Price: $23.99 for 12 rolls with 160 sheets per roll
Cost per sheet: $0.0125
Member's Mark Select & Tear 2-Ply Paper Towel
Price: $20.93 for 15 rolls with 150 sheets per roll
Cost per sheet: $0.0093
Member's Mark paper towels are 25% cheaper than their Kirkland Signature equivalent.
Trash Bags
Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags
Price: $22.49 for 200 trash bags
Cost per bag: $0.101
Member's Mark Power Flex 13-Gallon Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
Price: $18.98 for 200 trash bags
Cost per bag: $0.095
While not a huge cost savings, Member's Mark kitchen trash bags are priced 6% below the Costco version.
Laundry Detergent
Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Free & Clear HE Liquid Laundry Detergent
Price: $21.49 for 146 loads
Cost per load: $0.147
Member's Mark Liquid Laundry Detergent
Price: $15.98 for 127 loads
Cost per load: $0.126
Member's Mark laundry detergent is 14% cheaper per load than the Kirkland Signature version.
Rotisserie Chicken
Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken
Price: $4.99
Member's Mark Rotisserie Chicken
Price: $4.98
The price difference is negligible, but taste may tip the scale. Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken is iconic, yet Sam’s Club matches it at $4.98 — and some shoppers say the flavor is better.
Facial Tissues
Kirkland Signature Facial Tissue, Three-Ply
Price: $19.99 for 12 boxes with 84 tissues per box
Cost per tissue: $0.01983
Member's Mark Ultra Soft Three-Ply Facial Tissues
Price: $13.98 for 12 boxes with 80 tissues per box
Cost per tissue: $0.01456
These savings are nothing to sneeze at — Member's Mark tissues cost 27% less than their Kirkland counterpart.
While Kirkland has a strong reputation, Member's Mark often delivers the same everyday essentials for less, making Sam’s Club worth considering for budget-conscious shoppers.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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