Household prices
Typical U.S. shelf prices for 22 items in the household aisle.
Household basics such as batteries, trash bags and light bulbs are priced by pack size and quality tier. Name brands often cost more, and the same pack can be priced very differently between store types.
| Item | Size | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔋 9-volt batteries | 2-pack | $11.49 | Estimate |
| 🔋 AA batteries | 8-pack, alkaline | $9.95 | Estimate |
| 📜 Aluminum foil | 75 sq ft roll | $5.95 | Estimate |
| 🖊️ Ballpoint pens | 12-pack | $5.95 | Estimate |
| 📼 Clear tape | 3-pack rolls | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 📄 Copy paper | 500 sheets | $8.99 | Estimate |
| 🍳 Disposable aluminum pans | 3-pack | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 📼 Duct tape | 60 yd roll | $5.95 | Estimate |
| 🔌 Extension cord | 6 ft, 3 outlets | $8.99 | Estimate |
| 🔦 Flashlight | handheld, LED | $9.99 | Estimate |
| 🍱 Food storage containers | set of 10 | $9.99 | Estimate |
| 🫙 Gallon zipper bags | 30 count | $5.45 | Estimate |
| 🧴 Glue sticks | 6-pack | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🖍️ Highlighters | 4-pack | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🗑️ Kitchen trash bags | 40 count, 13 gal | $11.25 | Estimate |
| 💡 LED light bulbs | 4-pack, 60W equivalent | $9.50 | Estimate |
| ✏️ Number 2 pencils | 24 count | $4.49 | Estimate |
| 🍽️ Paper plates | 100 count | $8.95 | Estimate |
| 🧊 Plastic food wrap | 200 sq ft roll | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🥪 Sandwich bags | 100 count | $3.49 | Estimate |
| 📓 Spiral notebook | 70 sheets | $2.50 | Estimate |
| 📌 Sticky notes | 12 pads | $9.49 | Estimate |
"BLS data" means the price comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data (September 2026). "Estimate" means an editorial estimate. Read the methodology for details, or go back to the full price guide.
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