To find the closest warehouse to you, log on to the clubs' websites.

BJ's Wholesale Club: www.bjs.com.

Number of U.S. warehouses: 144.
Membership cost: $40 a year.

Costco Wholesale Corporation: www.costco.com.

Number of U.S. warehouses: 307.
Membership cost: $45 a year.

Sam's Club: www.samsclub.com.

Number of U.S. warehouses: 528.
Membership cost: $35 a year.