# Are paper towels cheaper at Food 4 Less or Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices
Updated Oct 21, 2026 (2026-10-21T19:20:05.196Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 21, 2026, 6:29 AM PDT and Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT (2026-10-21T13:29:38.518Z to 2026-10-21T19:20:05.196Z); the most recent check was 10 hours before this page was generated.
Page generated: Oct 21, 2026, 10:49 PM PDT (2026-10-22T05:49:09.948Z)

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT), Aisles compared 12 identical products in paper towels sold at both Food 4 Less and Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 6, Ralphs on 3, and 3 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.25 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 Ralphs: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#questions)

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## Food 4 Less vs Ralphs: identical products

| Product | Food 4 Less (lowest) | Ralphs (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Brawny Tear-A-Square® 3 Ply Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/brawny-tear-a-square-3-ply-paper-towel-double-rolls-0004200044588) | $12.99 | $15.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-paper-towel-double-rolls-0003040022276) | $8.69 | $9.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014185) | $7.99 | $8.79 | Food 4 Less |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Customizable Sheet Size Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-customizable-sheet-size-paper-towels-double-0003040022272) | $3.79 | $4.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Soft & Strong Toilet Paper Double Roll](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-soft-strong-toilet-paper-double-roll-0001111010491) | $7.49 | $6.99 | Ralphs |
| [Viva Multi-Surface Cloth™ Paper Towels Single+ Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/viva-multi-surface-clothtm-paper-towels-single-rolls-0003600049413) | $10.49 | $10.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-triple-rolls-0001111014184) | $6.49 | $6.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Glimmer Select-A-Sheet Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-glimmer-select-a-sheet-paper-towels-double-rolls-0001111010621) | $3.00 | $2.99 | Ralphs |
| [Kroger Rugged + Reliable Paper Towels Double Plus Rolls BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-rugged-reliable-paper-towels-double-plus-rolls-big-deal-0001111016088) | $20.00 | $19.99 | Ralphs |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014186) | $9.99 | $9.99 | Same |
| [Kroger Ultra Absorbing Power Paper Towels Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ultra-absorbing-power-paper-towels-triple-rolls-0001111014187) | $16.99 | $16.99 | Same |
| [Brawny Tear-A-Square® 3 Ply Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/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 Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT), Aisles compared 12 identical products in paper towels sold at both Food 4 Less and Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 6, Ralphs on 3, and 3 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $0.25 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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