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

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices
Updated Oct 17, 2026 (2026-10-17T13:27:30.793Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 17, 2026, 8:19 AM CDT and Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT (2026-10-17T13:19:56.305Z to 2026-10-17T13:27:30.793Z); the most recent check was 23 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in paper towels sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 9, Mariano’s on 0, and 4 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.80 in favor of Food 4 Less. 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/paper-towels-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/paper-towels-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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Rugged + Reliable Paper Towels Double Plus Rolls BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-rugged-reliable-paper-towels-double-plus-rolls-big-deal-0001111016088) | $20.00 | $24.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Viva Multi-Surface Cloth™ Paper Towels Single+ Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/viva-multi-surface-clothtm-paper-towels-single-rolls-0003600049413) | $7.99 | $10.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Brawny Tear-A-Square® 3 Ply Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/brawny-tear-a-square-3-ply-paper-towel-double-rolls-0004200044588) | $12.99 | $14.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014185) | $7.99 | $9.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-paper-towel-double-rolls-0003040022276) | $8.69 | $10.19 | Food 4 Less |
| [Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White 6 Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/bounty-paper-towels-select-a-size-white-6-triple-rolls-0003077216020) | $18.99 | $19.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Soft & Strong Toilet Paper Double Roll](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-soft-strong-toilet-paper-double-roll-0001111010491) | $6.99 | $7.79 | Food 4 Less |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Customizable Sheet Size Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-customizable-sheet-size-paper-towels-double-0003040022272) | $3.79 | $4.19 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Glimmer Select-A-Sheet Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-glimmer-select-a-sheet-paper-towels-double-rolls-0001111010621) | $3.00 | $3.39 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014186) | $10.49 | $10.49 | Same |
| [Kroger Ultra Absorbing Power Paper Towels Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ultra-absorbing-power-paper-towels-triple-rolls-0001111014187) | $16.99 | $16.99 | Same |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-triple-rolls-0001111014184) | $6.49 | $6.49 | Same |
| [Brawny Tear-A-Square® 3 Ply Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/brawny-tear-a-square-3-ply-paper-towel-double-rolls-0004200044579) | $8.49 | $8.49 | Same |

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## Questions shoppers ask

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

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in paper towels sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 9, Mariano’s on 0, and 4 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.80 in favor of Food 4 Less. 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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