# Are batteries cheaper at Food 4 Less or Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/batteries-chain-prices
Updated Oct 19, 2026 (2026-10-19T13:28:40.221Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 19, 2026, 8:20 AM CDT and Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT (2026-10-19T13:20:44.236Z to 2026-10-19T13:28:40.221Z); the most recent check was 2 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT), Aisles compared 16 identical products in batteries sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 1, Mariano’s on 1, and 14 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was zero. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

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- [Food 4 Less vs Mariano’s: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/batteries-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/batteries-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/batteries-chain-prices#questions)

> Availability is reported by each retailer and checked by Aisles about once a day. It can change at any time, and Aisles does not physically verify stock. Confirm with the store before making a special trip.

## Food 4 Less vs Mariano’s: identical products

| Product | Food 4 Less (lowest) | Mariano’s (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Energizer® Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Lithium Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-ultimate-lithium-aa-lithium-batteries-0003980014533) | $31.99 | $24.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Energizer® Energizer Max AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-max-aa-alkaline-batteries-0003980014521) | $19.99 | $23.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Energizer® Energizer Max® AA 8pk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-max-aa-8pk-0003980014519) | $9.99 | $9.99 | Same |
| [Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/duracell-coppertop-aa-alkaline-batteries-0004133370464) | $17.99 | $17.99 | Same |
| [Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/duracell-coppertop-aa-alkaline-batteries-0004133382501) | $12.99 | $12.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer Max AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-max-aa-alkaline-batteries-0003980014520) | $14.99 | $14.99 | Same |
| [Kroger Alkaline AA Batteries Value Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-alkaline-aa-batteries-value-pack-0004122600016) | $16.99 | $16.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer Max AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-max-aa-alkaline-batteries-0003980014518) | $4.99 | $4.99 | Same |
| [Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/duracell-coppertop-aa-alkaline-batteries-0004133327035) | $29.99 | $29.99 | Same |
| [Kroger Alkaline AA Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-alkaline-aa-batteries-0004122600009) | $7.99 | $7.99 | Same |
| [Kroger AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-aa-alkaline-batteries-0004122600015) | $7.99 | $7.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Lithium Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-ultimate-lithium-aa-lithium-batteries-0003980014532) | $16.99 | $16.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer MAX® Alkaline AA Batteries - 32 Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-max-alkaline-aa-batteries-32-pack-0003980015087) | $29.99 | $29.99 | Same |
| [Rayovac High Energy AA Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/rayovac-high-energy-aa-alkaline-batteries-0001280054012) | $7.99 | $7.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer Rechargeables Basic Chargers Battery](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-rechargeables-basic-chargers-battery-0003980007401) | $12.99 | $12.99 | Same |
| [Energizer® Energizer Recharge Power Plus AA NiMH Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/energizer-energizer-recharge-power-plus-aa-nimh-batteries-0003980001636) | $12.99 | $12.99 | Same |

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- [All batteries in the area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/categories/batteries)
- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Are batteries cheaper at Food 4 Less or Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT), Aisles compared 16 identical products in batteries sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 1, Mariano’s on 1, and 14 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was zero. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

### How are prices compared?

Only products sold at both chains are compared, using the lowest store price each chain reported in the area at the last check. Sale prices count when the retailer reported them.

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