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

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/milk-chain-prices
Updated Oct 19, 2026 (2026-10-19T13:28:40.221Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 18, 2026, 8:19 AM CDT and Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT (2026-10-18T13:19:55.993Z to 2026-10-19T13:28:40.221Z); the most recent check was 10 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 19, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT), Aisles compared 18 identical products in milk sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 3, Mariano’s on 9, and 6 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.05 in favor of Mariano’s. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

On this page:

- [Food 4 Less vs Mariano’s: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/milk-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/milk-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/milk-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 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-gallon-0001111050573) | $5.79 | $3.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-lactose-free-2-reduced-fat-milk-half-gallon-0001111082556) | $3.29 | $4.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Horizon Organic Lactose Free Milk - 2% Reduced Fat Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/horizon-organic-lactose-free-milk-2-reduced-fat-milk-0074236526402) | $6.99 | $7.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger 2% Reduced Fat Milk Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-2-reduced-fat-milk-gallon-0001111041700) | $3.39 | $2.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger Vitamin D Whole Milk Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-vitamin-d-whole-milk-gallon-0001111040101) | $3.39 | $2.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger 1% Lowfat Milk Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-1-lowfat-milk-gallon-0001111041660) | $3.39 | $2.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk, Lactose Free, High Protein, Whole Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/fairlife-ultra-filtered-milk-lactose-free-high-protein-whole-milk-0081162002016) | $5.79 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger 2% Reduced Fat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-2-reduced-fat-milk-half-gallon-0001111041600) | $2.19 | $1.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger Vitamin D Whole Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-vitamin-d-whole-milk-half-gallon-0001111040601) | $2.19 | $1.99 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-half-gallon-0001111050574) | $2.99 | $2.79 | Mariano’s |
| [Horizon Organic Shelf Stable 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/horizon-organic-shelf-stable-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-0074236500416) | $8.99 | $8.79 | Mariano’s |
| [Kroger 1% Lowfat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-1-lowfat-milk-half-gallon-0001111041661) | $2.19 | $2.09 | Mariano’s |
| [Simple Truth Organic Vitamin D Whole Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/simple-truth-organic-vitamin-d-whole-milk-half-gallon-0001111042850) | $3.99 | $3.99 | Same |
| [Simple Truth Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/simple-truth-organic-2-reduced-fat-milk-half-gallon-0001111042852) | $3.99 | $3.99 | Same |
| [Organic Valley Whole Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/organic-valley-whole-milk-half-gallon-0009396651300) | $5.79 | $5.79 | Same |
| [Simple Truth Organic Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/simple-truth-organic-lactose-free-2-reduced-fat-milk-half-gallon-0001111050438) | $3.99 | $3.99 | Same |
| [Horizon Organic Shelf Stable 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/horizon-organic-shelf-stable-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-0074236500270) | $16.99 | $16.99 | Same |
| [Simple Truth Organic Lactose Free Vitamin D Whole Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/simple-truth-organic-lactose-free-vitamin-d-whole-milk-half-gallon-0001111050434) | $3.99 | $3.99 | Same |

## Related

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- [Where is the cheapest milk in the Chicago, IL area?](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/cheapest-milk)
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- [Which stores in the Chicago, IL area have milk in stock for delivery?](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/milk-delivery)
- [All milk in the area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/categories/milk)
- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Is milk 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 18 identical products in milk sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 3, Mariano’s on 9, and 6 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.05 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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