The 10 Best Costco Locations That Seem to Always Have What You’re Looking For

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Costco has plenty of selection for shoppers, but some members ranked their Costcos among the best when it comes to what’s in stock.
Last updated April 3, 2023 | By Jenny Cohen Edited By Jacqueline Burt Cote
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If you’re a Costco member, it’s always important for the warehouse retailer to have what you need when you go on a Costco run. But which stores are the best when it comes to saving money on groceries

FinanceBuzz surveyed over 6,000 self-identified Costco shoppers, asking them to rate their local Costco location on a scale of 1 to 10 in six different metrics, including the level of stock at their local stores. Responses were collected from May 11 to September 12, 2022.

Check out the top 10 best-stocked stores from the survey to see if your local Costco made the list.

10. Greenville, South Carolina

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Costco’s Greenville location earned a 9.1 out of 10 when it comes to how well they are stocked.

One reviewer said the store has a good selection and you never know what kind of interesting things will be in stock.

9. Avon, Ohio

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Costco’s Avon location grabbed a 9.1 rating for its well-stocked shelves. 

This store has all the special sale products in stock, according to one reviewer.

8. Cincinnati-Deerfield

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This Cincinnati location earned a 9.2 rating out of 10.

One reviewer mentioned that while the store is always busy, it also has whatever they want in stock.

7. Carlsbad, California

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The Carlsbad location nabbed a 9.2 out of 10 for its stocked aisles.

The store always has something new in stock that’s worth buying, according to one reviewer.

6. Coral Springs, Florida

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Coral Springs earned a 9.3 out of 10 rating for its stocked store.

One reviewer raved that this store is clean, well stocked, and has fair prices.

5. Kansas City, Missouri

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In Kansas City, this Costco location received a 9.3 out of 10 when it comes to having what shoppers want in stock.

Reviewers noted that it’s a great store to stock up on daily staples and frozen items.

4. Memphis, Tennessee

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The southeast Memphis location for Costo picked up a 9.3 out of 10 for its stocked shelves.

One reviewer noted items are always in stock and the staff is kind and accommodating.

3. Raleigh, North Carolina

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The Raleigh Costco earned a 9.4 for its well-stocked shelves.

This location always keeps up with its stock and has a very friendly staff, one reviewer noted.

2. Glen Burnie, Maryland

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In Glen Burnie, the Costco location received a 9.4 out of 10 for how well its store is stocked.

The store always has items in stock at decent prices, one reviewer said.

1. Cumming, Georgia

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Georgian shoppers in Cumming gave their local Costco a 9.4 out of 10 for its well-stocked shelves.

One reviewer said they are impressed by the quality, affordability, and available stock when they shop here.

Bottom line

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Before you go to Costco, make sure you have the best Costco credit cards in your wallet to earn extra money. And remember to compare per-unit costs when buying items. 

They may be more expensive at Costco, but buying in bulk can save you money when you break them out into a per-unit price.

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Jenny Cohen Jenny Cohen is a freelance writer who has covered a bit of everything, from finance to sports to her favorite TV shows. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and FoxSports.com.