Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-56975, 333-67441, 333-83561, 333-45710, 333-68322 and 333-96899 of Cost
Plus, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-8 of our report dated March 17, 2003,
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cost Plus, Inc.
and subsidiaries for the year ended February 1, 2003.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Francisco, California
May 1, 2003