5 Costco Buys That Are Better than Trader Joe's and Aldi's Versions — Shopping

Costco is the store for bulk buys, Trader Joe's is the first stop for quirky snacks and time-saving freezer meals, and Aldi is the low-cost sleeper hit of the grocery race. Despite their differences, Costco, Trader Joe's, and Aldi carry a lot of similar products. So how do you know which products to buy where, when cost isn't your only deciding factor?

As a longtime Costco loyalist, I supplement my monthly trips to Kirkland Signature's Paradise of Wonder with stops at Trader Joe's and, more recently, Aldi. And lately, I've been wondering if my favorite Costco products are better bought at Trader Joe's or Aldi.

So I held an official taste test. The results? These five items have earned a permanent spot on my Costco shopping list — even if I have to drive past Trader Joe's and Aldi to get there.

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