The Most Popular Costco Items Across Nearly Every State

While some Costco locations are just retail spaces, others create a strong sense of loyalty among customers. A notable example is Costco, the massive warehouse chain that sells oversized food and household items, as well as their famous $1.50 hot dog and soda deal.

Recently, CouponBirds.com analyzed data to uncover which Costco products were the most popular in each state. The site used social media hashtags and discussions to count the highest mentions: After identifying the 30 most popular items, they examined how each item was represented in every state. (Some states lacked enough data, and others don’t yet have a Costco.)

Here are the findings:

1. Alabama // Kirkland Signature Premium Paper Towels
2. Alaska // Kirkland Signature Premium Paper Towels
3. Arizona // Kirkland Signature Prosecco Sparkling Wine
4. Arkansas // N/A (No Data)
5. California // Kirkland Signature Prosecco Sparkling Wine
6. Colorado // Kirkland Signature Organic Maple Syrup
7. Connecticut // Woozoo Globe Multi-Directional 5-Speed Oscillating Fan
8. Delaware // Kirkland Signature French Vodka
9. Florida // Kirkland Signature Three Berry Blend Frozen Fruit
10. Georgia // Goodles Cheddy Mac White Cheddar Shells
11. Hawaii // Woozoo Globe Multi-Directional 5-Speed Oscillating Fan
12. Idaho // Kirkland Signature Meatballs (Italian Style Beef)
13. Illinois // Kirkland Signature Prosecco Sparkling Wine
14. Indiana // Kirkland Signature Stretch-Tite Plastic Food Wrap
15. Iowa // Sanders Small Batch Wonders Sea Salt Caramels
16. Kansas // N/A (No Data)
17. Kentucky // Reese’s Dipped Animal Crackers
18. Louisiana // N/A (No Data)
19. Maine // Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue
20. Maryland // Kirkland Signature Three Berry Blend Frozen Fruit
21. Massachusetts // Trident Ultimate Fish Stick(s)
22. Michigan // Kirkland Signature French Vodka
23. Minnesota // Sutton Place Cooling Throw Blanket
24. Mississippi // Goodles Cheddy Mac White Cheddar Shells
25. Missouri // General Mills Morning Summit Cereal
26. Montana // Reese’s Dipped Animal Crackers
27. Nebraska // Reese’s Dipped Animal Crackers
28. Nevada // Kirkland Signature Organic No-Salt Seasoning
29. New Hampshire // Costco Fresh Berries
30. New Jersey // Kirkland Signature Stretch-Tite Plastic Food Wrap
31. New Mexico // Kirkland Signature Leggings
32. New York // Goodles Cheddy Mac White Cheddar Shells
33. North Carolina // N/A (No Data)
34. North Dakota // $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda Combo
35. Ohio // Goodles Cheddy Mac White Cheddar Shells
36. Oklahoma // N/A (No Data)
37. Oregon // Bibigo Cooked Sticky White Rice
38. Pennsylvania // General Mills Morning Summit Cereal
39. Rhode Island // N/A (No Costco Location in the State)
40. South Carolina // Kirkland Signature Organic Maple Syrup
41. South Dakota // Kirkland Signature Meatballs (Italian Style Beef)
42. Tennessee // La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip and Spread
43. Texas // General Mills Morning Summit Cereal
44. Utah // Kirkland Signature Diapers
45. Vermont // Costco Fresh Berries
46. Virginia // Trident Ultimate Fish Stick(s)
47. Washington // Trident Ultimate Fish Stick(s)
48. West Virginia // N/A (No Costco Location in the State)
49. Wisconsin // Sutton Place Cooling Throw Blanket
50. Wyoming // N/A (No Costco Location in the State)

One of the standout Costco products across the nation is Kirkland Signature Premium Paper Towels. Given that paper towels are a commonly used household item, it’s no surprise that Costco shoppers love buying them in bulk at affordable prices.

In fact, 19 out of the 30 most popular items are from Costco’s own in-house brand, Kirkland Signature. The label was introduced by Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal in the 1990s. The name was chosen to honor Kirkland, Washington, where the company's eighth warehouse and headquarters are located.

Another highly popular product is Goodles Cheddy Mac White Cheddar Shells, which seems to compete for boxed mac and cheese loyalty alongside the iconic Kraft brand.

Costco shoppers also show a strong preference for Trident Fish Sticks, Reese’s Dipped Animal Crackers, and Kirkland Signature Prosecco Sparkling Wine.

It’s no surprise that some of Costco’s more unusual offerings didn’t make the list. For example, none of the states seemed too keen to highlight the company’s funeral services, including caskets.