Walmart vs. a Sam’s Club Membership: Is it Worth it?

When you think of paying cover, you probably think of the fee to get into your your favorite nightlife spot, not a grocery store.

Paying to shop for groceries might sound like a ripoff to the uninitiated bulk shopper. But you know the saying: You gotta spend money to make money. (Or in this case, save money.)

Warehouse clubs charge you to get in, but the deals are better. At least, that’s the idea.

But is it true?

Is a Sam’s Club Membership Worth it When You Can Just Shop at Walmart?

Buying in bulk to save money on groceries and household items is a pretty entry-level rule of thumb for aspiring penny-pinchers.

That’s where warehouse clubs come in. You can shop to your heart’s (and wallet’s) content to find discounts on large quantities of your favorite groceries.

But is it worth paying for a Sam’s Club membership when you can just shop at its free-to-enter sister store, Walmart?

We’ve compared the two stores to find out how their sibling rivalry stacks up.

Sam’s Club vs. Walmart: Store Prices

Between rising inflation and regional price differences, prices will vary between stores, but our investigation found a clear winner.

We compared identical or similar items between the two stores and Sam’s Club was cheaper on nearly all of the products.

Though you’re paying for a membership, the fee could pay for itself with what you save on diapers, dog food and your favorite pantry staples.

Just gives you a good excuse to shop more often, right?

However, coupon clippers out there will find that Walmart has one advantage. Sam’s Club doesn’t accept couponswhile Walmart has a pretty open ended coupon policy.

Here’s What You Can’t Get if You Don’t Have a Membership

So once you’re pushing a cart full of dog food and oversized pantry staples, you’re probably wondering what else you can get for your membership. (Other than a decent…