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

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/bread-chain-prices
Updated Oct 19, 2026 (2026-10-19T13:28:39.671Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 18, 2026, 8:20 AM CDT and Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT (2026-10-18T13:20:11.684Z to 2026-10-19T13:28:39.671Z); 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 9 identical products in bread sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 4, Mariano’s on 5. The typical (median) difference was $0.30 in favor of Mariano’s. 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/bread-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/bread-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/bread-chain-prices#questions)

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

| Product | Food 4 Less (lowest) | Mariano’s (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger White Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-white-bread-0001111008485) | $1.99 | $2.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger White Sandwich Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-white-sandwich-bread-0001111008486) | $1.99 | $2.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Honey Wheat Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-honey-wheat-bread-0001111008449) | $2.49 | $2.00 | Mariano’s |
| [Private Selection White Bread Rustic Wide Pan](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/private-selection-white-bread-rustic-wide-pan-0001111008415) | $2.50 | $2.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/oroweat-100-whole-wheat-bread-0007313000132) | $4.79 | $4.49 | Mariano’s |
| [Oroweat 12 Grains and Seeds Whole Grain Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/oroweat-12-grains-and-seeds-whole-grain-bread-0007313000026) | $4.79 | $4.49 | Mariano’s |
| [Oroweat Multigrain Sandwich Thins](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/oroweat-multigrain-sandwich-thins-0007341095574) | $5.79 | $5.49 | Mariano’s |
| [Oroweat Oatnut Whole Grain Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/oroweat-oatnut-whole-grain-bread-0007313002855) | $4.79 | $4.49 | Mariano’s |
| [Artesano White Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/artesano-white-bread-0007016295870) | $4.79 | $4.99 | Food 4 Less |

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## Questions shoppers ask

### Is bread 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 9 identical products in bread sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 4, Mariano’s on 5. The typical (median) difference was $0.30 in favor of Mariano’s. 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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