Halloween has become an expensive holiday, with Americans spending approximately $11.6 billion on Halloween each year, according to Boston University’s “BU Today.” But that doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune on the holiday and comparison shopping for the lowest prices can help you save money as you prepare for a Halloween party or for greeting trick-or-treaters at your home.
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To help you get save, GOBankingRates shopped the Halloween deals on Costco’s and Target’s websites. While Target tends to have better deals on Halloween costumes, if you’re shopping for candy or other food items, you’ll often save by shopping at Costco. If the below seven items are on your list, you’ll save money by buying them at Costco.
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Hershey’s Variety Pack
- Costco price: $31.99
If you want to be the go-to house on the block that hands out full-size candy bars on Halloween, then you’ll want to buy the Hershey’s Variety Pack at Costco. This 30-count pack is $31.99 at Costco, but it costs $53.99 at Target.
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Hershey’s Kisses
- Costco price: 19.99
Hershey’s Kisses are a great choice to hand out on Halloween if you’re expecting lots of trick-or-treaters and you’ll pay $19.99 for 330 of these chocolates at Costco. Target has the same 56-ounce bag on sale for $24.99.
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats
- Costco price: $15.99
Whether you decide to hand out these treats on Halloween or need them as a base for your Halloween baking plans, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats 60-count are a great deal at Costco for $15.99. Target has the same 60-count pack for more than double at $33.99.
Hershey’s Miniatures Variety Pack
- Costco price: $20.99
The Hershey’s Miniatures Variety Pack is a versatile choice for handing out on Halloween night, since there’s something for anyone who loves chocolate. These chocolates are also conveniently sized for baking and cake decorating (56 ounces). Costco sells this variety pack for $20.99, but Target charges $36.99.
Tootsie Pops
- Costco price: $15.99
The Tootsie Pops 100-Count are a nostalgic candy that’s still popular today, so these lollipops are a great choice to hand out on Halloween. Costco sells an 100-count for just $15.99, but Target’s 100-count box costs nearly triple that at $45.90.
Pepsi Mini
- Costco price: $18.99
Perfect for a Halloween party, the Pepsi Mini 30-Count pack is $18.99 at Costco. While Target doesn’t carry a 30-pack, its Pepsi Mini 10-Pack costs $6.59, so you’re still paying more per can if you buy from Target.
Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix
- Costco price: $19.99
Stock up on plenty of brownie mix so you’re ready for your child’s school Halloween parties and any Halloween parties you decide to host at home. Costco has a great deal on Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix Six-Count for $19.99. Target doesn’t have the six-pack and charges $4.19 per box, so if you’ll save on the per-box cost by buying from Costco.
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