Costco
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- 69% gave a "superior" overall rating
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- "Who doesn't love Costco! This is my go-to for stocking up on products we use regularly. ..."
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Which Grocery Stores Offer the Best Prices and Quality?
Our ratings of local chains and stores report how each stacks up for price and quality. To compare prices, our researchers used a 150-item list of common items to shop area options. To evaluate stores on quality of products and service, we surveyed area consumers.
How do Trader Joe’s Prices Compare?
Trader Joe’s continues to earn relatively high accolades from its customers. And, overall, Trader Joe’s prices were 12 percent lower than the average prices we found at surveyed area stores.
How Much Will You Save on Groceries by Shopping at Costco?
If you’re willing to buy in bulk, you’ll usually save by shopping at a warehouse club—but only if you go often enough to justify their membership fees. And you won’t save anything if you throw out half of what you buy.
Save on Groceries No Matter Where You Shop
Whichever grocery store you choose, how you shop will substantially impact your annual food costs. Here are some simple saving strategies.
Grocery Delivery: Pros, Cons, and Costs of Having Someone Else Do Your Shopping
Getting groceries to you involves sending someone else up and down the aisles to gather your stuff and then bring it to you. This means most delivery businesses are merely transferring shopping labor from you to others—and someone pays for that.
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