No one likes paying a ton for necessities like groceries.

One way many people save money is through warehouse club stores.

Buying certain grocery and household items in bulk couldsave you a ton of money.

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Warehouse Club Comparison on Membership Prices

We putCostco, Sams Club and BJs head-to-head.

Still, lets low-ball it for the purposes of this post.

Now, lets look at each store and see what they offer the average shopper and club member.

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Its offeringa discounted price as low as $20.

Basic Membership benefits

A basic BJs membership will get you access to 243 warehouses nationwide.

Most stores are spread out across the East Coast, particularly in New York and Florida.

This discount and special offer is identical across the board and available year round.

Costco

Costcodoesnt currently have a discounted price or limited time offer.

In fact, the membership cost only recently became $65 and was the stores first increase since 2017.

Costcostores also offer a variety of additional services.

In contrast to BJs, it has a fullpharmacy servicewith home delivery options.

The stores also are famous for their food courts, which continue tosell hot dogs for only $1.50.

It also advertises additional discounts on all available services.

Sams Club

Sams Club also has a special limited time offer for membership.

This offer is valid until Oct. 31, 2024.

Like its competitors, it offers free curbside pick up and same day delivery.

While it does have discounts available for service groups, the discounts are more varied.

Meanwhile, it offers college students a 45-day free trial membership.

Sams Club advanced membership

The Plus Cardis available for $110 annually.

It also offers a $60 online gift card for T-Mobile.

The Final Verdict

BJs,Costcoand Sams Club all offer unique saving opportunities for shoppers.

However, it remains the most expensive for membership fees.

He has also self-published a handful of novels.

William holds a bachelors degree in history from Jacksonville University.

Jamie Cattanach, a former writer at The Penny Hoarder, contributed.