# Are paper towels cheaper at Fred Meyer or QFC in the Seattle, WA area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices
Updated Oct 20, 2026 (2026-10-20T13:42:21.152Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 20, 2026, 6:36 AM PDT and Oct 20, 2026, 6:42 AM PDT (2026-10-20T13:36:36.080Z to 2026-10-20T13:42:21.152Z); the most recent check was 3 hours before this page was generated.
Page generated: Oct 20, 2026, 9:35 AM PDT (2026-10-20T16:35:06.271Z)

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 20, 2026, 6:42 AM PDT), Aisles compared 17 identical products in paper towels sold at both Fred Meyer and QFC in the Seattle, WA area. Fred Meyer was cheaper on 10, QFC on 0, and 7 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $1.00 in favor of Fred Meyer. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

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- [Fred Meyer vs QFC: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/paper-towels-chain-prices#questions)

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## Fred Meyer vs QFC: identical products

| Product | Fred Meyer (lowest) | QFC (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White 6 Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/bounty-paper-towels-select-a-size-white-6-triple-rolls-0003077216020) | $19.99 | $23.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Brawny Tear-A-Square® 3 Ply Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/brawny-tear-a-square-3-ply-paper-towel-double-rolls-0004200044588) | $13.49 | $16.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White 2 Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/bounty-paper-towels-select-a-size-white-2-triple-rolls-0003077216042) | $7.99 | $10.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014185) | $8.49 | $10.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White 8 Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/bounty-paper-towels-select-a-size-white-8-triple-rolls-0003077216014) | $26.99 | $28.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Rugged + Reliable Paper Towels Double Plus Rolls BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-rugged-reliable-paper-towels-double-plus-rolls-big-deal-0001111016088) | $20.00 | $21.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Paper Towel Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-paper-towel-double-rolls-0003040022276) | $8.99 | $10.69 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Soft & Strong Toilet Paper Mega Roll BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-soft-strong-toilet-paper-mega-roll-big-deal-0001111011541) | $20.49 | $21.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Sparkle Tear-A-Square® Customizable Sheet Size Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/sparkle-tear-a-square-customizable-sheet-size-paper-towels-double-0003040022272) | $3.99 | $4.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Soft & Strong Toilet Paper Double Roll](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-soft-strong-toilet-paper-double-roll-0001111010491) | $7.49 | $7.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014186) | $11.29 | $11.29 | Same |
| [Kroger Glimmer Select-A-Sheet Paper Towels Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-glimmer-select-a-sheet-paper-towels-double-rolls-0001111010621) | $3.00 | $3.00 | Same |
| [Kroger Ultra Absorbing Power Paper Towels Triple Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/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/seattle/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/seattle/products/brawny-tear-a-square-3-ply-paper-towel-double-rolls-0004200044579) | $8.49 | $8.49 | Same |
| [Viva Multi-Surface Cloth™ Paper Towels Single+ Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/viva-multi-surface-clothtm-paper-towels-single-rolls-0003600049413) | $10.99 | $10.99 | Same |
| [Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White 6 Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/bounty-paper-towels-select-a-size-white-6-double-rolls-0003077215703) | $14.99 | $14.99 | Same |

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## Questions shoppers ask

### Are paper towels cheaper at Fred Meyer or QFC in the Seattle, WA area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 20, 2026, 6:42 AM PDT), Aisles compared 17 identical products in paper towels sold at both Fred Meyer and QFC in the Seattle, WA area. Fred Meyer was cheaper on 10, QFC on 0, and 7 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $1.00 in favor of Fred Meyer. 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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