Between costumes and decorations, prepping for Halloween can get expensive, but not every trick-or-treat night item has to dent your budget. Some of the best seasonal picks can be found at Five Below for just a few bucks, while similar options at Costco cost several times more.
Costco is known for bulk and bigger-scale items, which makes sense for families who want oversize decor or party bundles. Still, when the goal is just to add a seasonal touch, it’s worth asking whether paying that much more is really necessary.
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Here’s a closer look at four similar items you can get at both stores, with Five Below prices coming way under the Costco versions.
Also see five DIY Halloween supplies you should get at Five Below.
Pumpkin Pillow
- Five Below price: $5.00
- Costco price: $10.97
A plush pumpkin pillow sets the mood for spooky season. At Five Below, you can find a pumpkin pillow that comes in either pink or orange. Costco’s pumpkin pillow, on the other hand, comes in only orange — and it’s more than double the price.
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Cookie House Kit
- Five Below price: $5.00
- Costco price: $39.99
Building a Halloween cookie house is a fun tradition for October, whether it’s Five Below’s ‘Stranger Things’ kit or Costco’s two-pack bundle from Bakery Bling. You’ll get two with Costco’s option, though you’ll pay much more as well.
Outside Decor
- Five Below price: $40.00
- Costco price: $129.99
For Halloween fans who like to decorate their yards, Five Below has options, including this 6-foot evil clown animatronic. Costco has a 65-inch inflatable Bluey family. OK, so one is terrifying, the other adorable, but the price gap speaks for itself.
Square Pillow
- Five Below price: $7.00
- Costco price: $27.99
Five Below’s ‘Stranger Things’ squish pillow is $7 for a 14-inch square. Costco’s Halloween square pillow comes in four different designs, but it costs about four times as much, albeit it’s 22 inches.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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