Both retailers are known for offering good deals, but $50 stretches farther at one than the other. Of course, this can be hard to calculate as Costco sells most items in bulk, while Dollar Tree does not – except online.
To help you and your budget out, GOBankingRates compared similar — or the same — items sold at both stores to see which has better prices. Keep reading to find out whether $50 stretches farther at Dollar Tree or Costco.
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Paper Towels
- Dollar Tree price: $24
- Costco price: $16.49
A 12-pack of two-ply, 118-sheet rolls of Tender Soft paper towels costs $16.49 at Costco.
Comparatively, a two-pack of Sparkle paper towel rolls — 110 two-ply sheets per roll — costs $4 at Dollar Tree. To even the score with Costco, 12 rolls would cost $24.
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Pain Relievers
- Dollar Tree price: $31.25
- Costco price: $9.99
Get a two-pack of Kirkland Signature extra strength acetaminophen — 500 caplets each, a total of 1,000 caplets — for $9.99 at Costco.
In comparison, a 40-count container of ValuHealth acetaminophen costs $1.25 at Dollar Tree. You would have to buy 25 packs to get 1,000 caplets, which would cost $31.25.
Nissin Cup Noodles
- Dollar Tree price: $12
- Costco price: $13.99
Costco offers a 24-count pack of chicken-flavored Nissin cup noodles for $13.99.
Dollar Tree also offers chicken-flavored Nissin cup noodles, with a three-pack priced at $1.50. You’d need to buy eight packs to get the same amount as Costco, for a total of $12.
Lance Sandwich Crackers
- Dollar Tree price: $8.75
- Costco price: $9.99
A 40-count pack of Lance toastchee sandwich crackers costs $9.99 at Costco.
You can also get a six-count pack of Lance toastchee sandwich crackers at Dollar Tree for $1.25. This means you’d need to buy seven packs to match Costco’s volume — plus two extra packs — for a total of $8.75.
Which Store Offers More for Your Money?
Overall, Costco offered major savings compared to Dollar Tree. The total for Costco was $50.46, while the total for Dollar Tree was $76 for the same amount of items. However, both food items — chicken-favored Nissin Cup Noodles and Lance Toastchee Sandwich Crackers — were cheaper at Dollar Tree.
Given this, it’s safe to assume most items are likely cheaper at Costco, but not always. When in doubt, always price compare to make sure you’re getting the most for your money.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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