Category price research
Toilet paper price index: current cost per sheet by retailer
Toilet paper is best compared by cost per 100 sheets. This live Price Scout study publishes only current source-backed retailer records and withholds unsupported or stale observations.
Current source-backed research
Target currently has the lowest indexed cost per 100 sheets in this reference market. Open the source before buying because package and checkout terms can change.
Latest included observation: Jul 18, 2026, 8:04 AM
Retailers observed
3
Fresh source-backed rows with normalized units
Lowest indexed unit
$0
cost per 100 sheets
Current spread
1061.5%
Highest versus lowest compatible unit value
Reference ZIP
33130
Used for this current snapshot
Visual summary
Toilet paper unit price by retailer
Lower is better. Rows are current source-backed records ranked by cost per 100 sheets.
Downloadable evidence
Source-backed research table
Every price record links to its retailer source. Empty or incompatible evidence is withheld rather than estimated.
| Rank | Retailer | Observed product | Package | Unit value | Basis | Package size | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Target | Scott 1000 Septic-Safe 1-Ply Toilet Paper - 4 Rolls: 1000 Sheets Per Roll | $5.29 | $0.13 | 100 sheets | 4000 sheets | Jul 18, 2026, 8:04 AM | Verify source |
| 2 | Dollar General | Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper 12 Mega Rolls, 220 Sheets Per Roll | $17.50 | $0.66 | 100 sheets | 2640 sheets | Jul 18, 2026, 8:04 AM | Verify source |
| 3 | Walgreens | Charmin Soft Toilet Paper Mega Rolls 330 sheets per roll White | $4.99 | $1.51 | 100 sheets | 330 sheets | Jul 18, 2026, 8:04 AM | Verify source |
How the study works
- Load the newest validated Price Scout snapshot for toilet paper in the disclosed reference market.
- Keep only high- or medium-confidence records with retailer source URLs and normalized unit data.
- Rank comparable rows by cost per 100 sheets; package prices remain visible for checkout context.
- Disclose the reference ZIP, latest observation timestamp, and source URL for every published row.
- Stop indexing the page when the newest data becomes stale or too sparse.
What the results do not prove
- This is a current source-backed sample, not a complete national basket.
- Coupons, loyalty offers, taxes, shipping, delivery, subscriptions, and personalized promotions are not deducted.
- Package variants can differ by formula, size, flavor, scent, brand, and fulfillment method.
- Retailer source pages control the final price and availability.
Practical interpretation
What shoppers should take away
Use cost per 100 sheets before trusting the shelf or package price.
Open the source record before buying because cart terms can change.
This study is strongest for paper-goods stock-ups where roll labels can hide sheet-count differences.
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Research FAQ
Questions about this study
Which retailer is cheapest for toilet paper?
The live table shows the current lowest compatible source-backed unit value when enough fresh records are available. The result can change with package size, market, coupons, and fulfillment.
Why not rank by package price?
Package price can reward smaller packs. Normalized unit value makes different sizes easier to compare before the final checkout check.
Are Amazon prices included?
No. Amazon may appear as a disclosed shopping option elsewhere on Price Scout, but this research table uses retailer source records from the Price Scout price index.