6 Costco Winter Items the Middle Class Needs To Buy for Under $20

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It’s not always easy to find winter essentials for $20 or less, but luckily there are plenty in stock at Costco. Best of all, middle-class shoppers will be excited to hear they can save money thanks to the warehouse club’s sales — in addition to buying in bulk!

See which six items we’re recommending shopping for $20 or less. And check out some of the best ways to stretch a $25 budget at Costco this winter.

Campbell’s Simply Chicken Noodle Soup

  • Price: $16.49

Warm up the entire household with piping hot bowls of Campbell’s chicken noodle soup. Each eight-count pack comes out to spending roughly $2.06 per can — a little less than what you’d pay at a traditional supermarket.

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix

  • Price: $9.99 

Why pay more (a lot more) for hot cocoa at a coffee shop when you can make it at home? The Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix comes with a box of 50 individual packets to make up to 50 mugs of steaming hot cocoa drinks. Keep a box in the pantry for a sweet treat to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Adidas Unisex Fold Beanies

  • Price: $15.99 (regularly $19.99)

Keep heads protected from the winter chill with this two-count set of Adidas beanies. 

Each unisex beanie is made with a double layer for warmth and comes in gray and black. Now through Dec. 8, Costco members receive $4 off on their purchase. 

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Weatherproof Vintage Men’s Outdoor Crew Socks

  • Price: $12.49

Planning to spend a lot of time outdoors this winter? Stock up on Weatherproof Vintage’s outdoor crew socks. 

These socks fit men’s shoe sizes 6-12 with mesh ventilation and a cushion foot bed. Pick from a five-count pack of black or multicolored sock colors.

Weatherproof Vintage Youth Fleece-Lined Joggers

  • Price: $14.99 (regularly $17.99)

Costco shoppers love Weatherproof Vintage’s youth fleece-lined joggers for their ability to stay warm and dry in rain, snow and slush. Shop blue, gray and black colors in youth pant sizes extra-small up to large.

32 Degrees Kids’ Heat Set

  • Price: $7.99 (regularly $10.99)

Layer up the kiddos before they head outside on snow days in the kids’ heat set from 32 Degrees. 

These lightweight sets include one long sleeve top and pants designed to retain body warmth. Regularly $10.99, your Costco membership gives you instant savings of $3 through Nov. 30. 

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Nov. 14, 2025, and are subject to change.

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