In many ways, Costco and Walmart-owned Sam’s Club are more alike than they are different.
The rival retailers are both warehouse clubs with hundreds of locations in the United States and globally.
They bothsell bulk goodsoften at tantalizing bargain pricesand dish outfree samplesto hungry customers.
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And that’s just a sampling of the commonalities between the two.
That’s not to say one is necessarily better than the other.
Read on to learn about the seven major differences between Costco and Sam’s Club right now.
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Meanwhile, it’s slightly more expensive to score a Costco membership.
However, there are also several food court offerings that are unique to each warehouse club.
These are all options that you won’t see at Sam’s Club.
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As of mid-March 2024, Costco operated876 locationsacross the world and 604 in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Though Costco shoppers haveexpressed a desirefor a similar feature, the retailer has yet to add one.
Sam’s Club, however, does give members the capability to check availability at specific locations through itswebsite.
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On the other hand, Sam’s Clubdoes offer curbside pickupto both of its membership tiers.
This story has been updated to include additional information, copyedits, and fact-checking.
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