6 Grocery Items That Are Way Cheaper at Costco Than Target, Walmart and Kroger

Costco wholesale storefront in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Costco is known for its low prices, but the savings are much steeper on some items than others. To find the grocery items that are significantly cheaper at Costco than its competitors, CashNetUSA compared the price per ounce of Costco items to the average price across Target, Walmart and Kroger, using the cheapest item per category at each store.

Based on this analysis, these are the six standout grocery items where Costco delivers the biggest bang for your buck.

Red Vines Licorice Original Red 5.5 lbs Costco

1. Red Vines

  • Savings at Costco: 52.1%
Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants

2. Croissants

  • Savings at Costco: 49.3%
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar Oats n Honey Costco

3. Nature Valley Oats ‘N Honey Bars

  • Savings at Costco: 47.4%
Krusteaz Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix 10 lbs Costco

4. Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix

  • Savings at Costco: 46.4%
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans 64 oz Costco

5. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

  • Savings at Costco: 44.3%
Kirkland Signature Fresh Chicken Thighs Costco

6. Chicken Thighs

  • Savings at Costco: 44.3%

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