I shopped at Costco in the Midwest and New York City. Here are the most surprising differences I ... - 1 minute read





I visited two Costco stores, one in the Midwest and one in New York City.New York City's Costco store was smaller, which made it feel more crowded.The prices and offerings were mostly identical, though the food courts featured different sodas.












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As someone who grew up in Wisconsin and moved to New York City a decade ago, I enjoy analyzing the similarities and differences between the two regions I call home.

As part of a series comparing nationwide chains like Target and Trader Joe's in the Midwest and New York City, I visited Costco locations in Wisconsin and Manhattan.

While Costco stores are pretty standardized across the world, which I found when I visited a Costco in Iceland, I was still interested to see if there were any regional variations in their prices, items, and shopping experiences.


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Here are the most surprising differences I noticed.


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