Talia Lakritz at Costco in New York City.
The author at Costco in New York City.
  • I visited two Costco stores, one in the Midwest and one in New York City.
  • New York City's Costco store was smaller, which made it feel more crowded.
  • The prices and offerings were mostly identical, though the food courts featured different sodas.

As someone who grew up in Wisconsin and moved to New York City a decade ago, I enjoy analyzing the similarities and differences between the two regions I call home.