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From gas pumps to the food court, Costco is known for its wide range of value-packed products.
Some shoppers, however, say that just one item in particular makes the $65 annual warehouse membership worthwhile.
Tillamook block cheese has been a standout bargain for many households, according to Food Republic, which conducted a taste test that ranked the cheese brand in first place for burgers.
A 2.5-pound block of Tillamook Medium or Sharp Cheddar is priced at roughly $11.23, though prices may vary by location.
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Packages of Tillamook cheddar cheese are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 25, 2025 in San Diego, California (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
At just 28 cents an ounce, Costco’s bulk blocks are considerably more affordable than its competitors. For instance, Walmart sells its medium cheddar for 39 cents an ounce; Kroger at 62 cents and Target at 55 cents, the outlet reported.
With those savings, warehouse shoppers can expect to save 11 to 34 cents per ounce, or $1.76 to $5.44 per pound, compared with similar products at other grocery stores.
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Customers look over food items at a Costco store in Colchester, Vermont, in August 2024. (Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Last year, one cheese fan said on social media that they found 2-pound Tillamook blocks on sale for $5.95 each and bought 17 blocks, 34 pounds total, for their yearlong supply.
« You never see Tillamook Sharp Cheddar for less than $9 on its best sale, and usually sells for $10-11, » the user said on Reddit.
A Costco store in Alhambra, California, US, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The news about Sam’s Club fixing flat tires for « free » has some wondering if Costco does the same. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
According to the Tillamook County Creamery Association, the farmer-owned co-op based in Oregon uses real milk with no artificial growth hormones or fillers.
« For basic supermarket quality, Tillamook Sharp Cheddar because they’re local and generally better than their competitors, » another Reddit user wrote, referring to it as their go-to Costco dairy item.
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Due to their large bulk size, the average shopper typically struggles to finish the item before mold develops. Experts recommend wrapping the blocks tightly in parchment or wax paper, vacuum-sealing them or freezing portions if they cannot be eaten quickly.
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