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The 'Costco effect': living near the warehouse giant boosts home value

Homebuyers are putting proximity to the wholesale chain at the top of their wish lists, and some will pay extra for it; the samples are not included.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:09 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “The ‘Costco effect’: How living near the warehouse giant boosts your home’s value”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:09 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Costco.
BBN covered this story before: Costco eyes former Army base site for Oakland warehouse (October 13).

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New York PostThe ‘Costco effect’: How living near the warehouse giant boosts your home’s value

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTeam coverage now, Vera, because the New York Post reports homebuyers are paying a premium to live near a Costco, and our live map shows the exact parking lot.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo a warehouse store makes the house next to it worth more?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorProximity is the new curb appeal, and buyers are prioritizing it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSomewhere out there, a family is touring a kitchen and asking how far the samples are.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey want to be close to a forty-eight pack of socks.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a rotisserie chicken, Vera, which I consider a utility.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA utility. Next the listing will say heat, water, and a hot dog combo.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDr. Byte reviews gadgets next, and I hope one of them fits in a Costco cart.