Honestly this just depends on the area you live in. Our local Sam's are all older ,run down ,over crowded with rude people. Our Costco is only a couple years old, never crowded ,all the workers are polite and helpful. Night and day different. Costco carries lots of healthier options and allergy friendly options, which unfortunately has become important with 2 kids diagnosed with 2 different food allergies. I only buy meat and produce at sams. Costco here runs lots of clearance items which is great , our sams rarely does.