I've recently gotten a membership to Costco Wholesale in addition to my BJ's Wholesale membership! It's hard to pass up a BJs membership when it's only $25 for the year.
When I compared BJ's produce prices to Aldi- Aldi won in terms of price. Yet I found the produce at either store can be a hit or miss. It all depends on where it's coming from and how quickly it moves off the shelf. If you're curious on the BJs Vs Aldi produce post tap here.
Today let's compare the produce prices at Costco Wholesale to BJ's wholesale club. We look at popular items like apples, corn, potatoes, salad and more. Don't let the first few fool you on the same price. One clearly takes the lead as you continue on.
Quick Facts About Costco Vs. BJs Club
Each wholesale club requires a membership to shop and make a purchase. We are comparing produce items only. I compared at stores in Rochester NY on the same day! Remember that produce prices will vary from region to region and what's in season.
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I'm not affiliated with BJs or Costco. I'm a mom, animal lover, and blogger who loves sharing the best ways to save money with you at wholesale clubs.
Bananas
Bananas at Costco and BJs are both 3 lbs bags priced at 47¢/lb.
Costco has Dole Brand. BJs has Chiquita. Costco's are ready to eat, BJs are not.
I'll let you pick who you choose as the winner on this one 😉
Tie
Organic Spring Mix
The organic spring mix I always find to be a good deal at Wholesale clubs. At Costco it is $3.99 for 16 oz.
At BJ's it is $3.99 for 16 oz.
Same price at both wholesale clubs!
Tie
6 Count Romaine Lettuce
Romaine Lettuce comes in a 6 count at BJs and Costco. Both clubs sell the six-pack of romaine lettuce for $4.29.
Same price at both wholesale clubs.
Tie
Pineapple
1 Count Pineapple at each wholesale club is $2.79!
So far the same price for everything listed.
Tie
Oranges
8 lb bag of oranges at Costco is $10.99.
8 lb. bag of oranges at BJs is $8.29.- I have to say I always have a good experience with the oranges at BJs. Juicy is not dry, fresh.
BJs Wins this One!
Strawberries
2 lbs of Strawberries at Costco are $3.29.
2 lbs of Strawberries at BJs are $5.99! What a price difference.
Costco Wins This One!
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Roma Tomatoes
Costco has 2 lbs of Roma Tomatoes for $4.49.
BJs has 3 lbs. of Roma Tomatoes for $6.99.
Costco Wins This One!
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Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe comes in a two-pack at Costco for $4.49.
BJs sells Jumbo cantaloupes for $2.29. They look about the same size.
For me, Costco Wins This One
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Lemons
5 lbs of Lemons $7.99 at Costco
BJs has 2 lbs of lemons for $3.29.
Costco Wins This One
Gala Apples
Gala Apples 5.5 lbs at Costco are $8.99.
Gala Apples 5 lbs at BJs are $5.99
BJs Wins This One
Vidalia Sweet Onions
Vidalia Sweet onions 10 lb bag at Costco is $8.99.
Vidalia Sweet onions 5 lb bag at BJs is $3.99.
BJs Wins This One
Corn on the Cob
I've never tried corn packaged like this because I don't know it seems odd. If you buy it like this and love it let us know in the comments.
Costco has eight ears of corn for $5.49.
BJs has 6 ears of corn for $5.99.
Costco Wins this One!
Little Potatoes
If you haven't put these on the grill in the summertime yet- do it now! They are so good and creamy. A family favorite over here. For more of our favorites and reviews tap here.
Costco sells a 5 lb bag for $7.49.
BJs sells a 3 lb bag for $4.79.
THE OVERALL WINNER IS!
Costco for the Win!
In conclusion Costco for the win! This is the second time Costco has won in a price comparison we did to BJs! Check out our BJs brand vs. Costco brand post here. As I continue to shop for both clubs, lately I've been finding myself over at Costco more often.
Bbj
Just curious what BJ’s you are shopping at. The prices are way higher than our local BJ’s.
Tasia
Rochester, NY. Where are you?
Carol Thies
I don’t buy produce at BJs. I buy produce at a local market where you don’t have to buy in quantity. We have a small family. Would love to see comparisons on other products such as house hold cleaners and detergents. Thank you.
Mary
Thanks Tasia, very interesting! I may have to check out Costco & do a comparison on the things I typically buy at BJ’s.
Tasia
If it is near your BJs it’s worth a look to shop between the two.