US Big Mac Index
A McDonald's Big Mac costs $3.99 to $9.50 across 13,662 US McDonald's restaurants, typically $5.99.
Pickup prices at every McDonald's as of .
The US Big Mac Index is the price of a McDonald's Big Mac at every McDonald's in the country, read each day from the McDonald's app. The index column compares each state's typical price with the US typical price: 100 is the national norm, 90 is 10% cheaper and 120 is 20% dearer. The Big Mac item page has the same figures.
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac costs $3.99 to $9.50 across 13,662 US McDonald's restaurants, typically $5.99.
- Texas is the cheapest state for a McDonald's Big Mac (typically $4.99) and Montana the most expensive ($7.75).
- The cheapest McDonald's Big Mac in the US is $3.99 at 10411 N Freeway 45 (Walmart), Houston, TX.
- Among cities with at least 3 McDonald's restaurants, Weslaco, TX has the cheapest McDonald's Big Mac, typically $4.59.
Big Mac price by state, cheapest first
| Rank | State | Typical | Range | Index | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $4.99 | $3.99 to $6.79 | 83 | 1,273 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $5.29 | $4.49 to $6.29 | 88 | 205 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $5.49 | $4.79 to $6.29 | 92 | 477 |
| 4 | Indiana | $5.49 | $4.79 to $6.49 | 92 | 354 |
| 5 | Alabama | $5.49 | $4.69 to $6.49 | 92 | 241 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $5.49 | $4.69 to $6.99 | 92 | 228 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $5.59 | $4.39 to $6.29 | 93 | 339 |
| 8 | Missouri | $5.59 | $4.59 to $6.29 | 93 | 316 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $5.59 | $4.69 to $6.90 | 93 | 134 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $5.59 | $4.79 to $7.49 | 93 | 100 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $5.59 | $4.99 to $7.65 | 93 | 29 |
| 12 | Ohio | $5.69 | $4.79 to $6.99 | 95 | 605 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $5.69 | $4.99 to $6.39 | 95 | 292 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $5.69 | $4.89 to $6.49 | 95 | 167 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $5.79 | $4.79 to $6.29 | 97 | 228 |
| 16 | Iowa | $5.79 | $4.79 to $6.99 | 97 | 148 |
| 17 | Utah | $5.79 | $5.19 to $6.99 | 97 | 119 |
| 18 | Idaho | $5.79 | $5.39 to $6.79 | 97 | 67 |
| 19 | Georgia | $5.89 | $4.59 to $6.99 | 98 | 450 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $5.89 | $4.59 to $6.49 | 98 | 258 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $5.89 | $4.79 to $6.99 | 98 | 220 |
| 22 | Florida | $5.99 | $4.29 to $7.39 | 100 | 906 |
| 23 | Illinois | $5.99 | $4.59 to $6.99 | 100 | 636 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $5.99 | $4.99 to $7.99 | 100 | 33 |
| 25 | Michigan | $6.19 | $5.19 to $7.29 | 103 | 511 |
| 26 | Kansas | $6.19 | $4.29 to $6.89 | 103 | 146 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $6.19 | $4.99 to $7.39 | 103 | 80 |
| 28 | Oregon | $6.25 | $5.15 to $7.55 | 104 | 153 |
| 29 | Virginia | $6.29 | $4.99 to $7.29 | 105 | 383 |
| 30 | Colorado | $6.29 | $4.99 to $7.43 | 105 | 213 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $6.29 | $4.59 to $7.89 | 105 | 100 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $6.29 | $5.99 to $6.59 | 105 | 30 |
| 33 | Delaware | $6.30 | $5.90 to $7.29 | 105 | 38 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $6.39 | $4.89 to $7.29 | 107 | 467 |
| 35 | Nevada | $6.39 | $5.29 to $8.59 | 107 | 136 |
| 36 | Washington | $6.49 | $4.99 to $8.29 | 108 | 257 |
| 37 | Maryland | $6.59 | $4.99 to $7.29 | 110 | 268 |
| 38 | California | $6.89 | $5.39 to $8.99 | 115 | 1,236 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $6.89 | $5.89 to $8.49 | 115 | 135 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $6.89 | $6.19 to $7.99 | 115 | 71 |
| 41 | New York | $6.99 | $5.49 to $8.79 | 117 | 571 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $6.99 | $5.79 to $8.19 | 117 | 251 |
| 43 | Maine | $6.99 | $6.29 to $7.89 | 117 | 56 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $6.99 | $6.69 to $7.89 | 117 | 55 |
| 45 | Vermont | $6.99 | $6.49 to $7.89 | 117 | 25 |
| 46 | Washington DC | $7.19 | $6.19 to $7.89 | 120 | 24 |
| 47 | Arizona | $7.29 | $4.99 to $9.39 | 122 | 298 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | $7.29 | $6.39 to $8.29 | 122 | 230 |
| 49 | Rhode Island | $7.29 | $6.59 to $7.89 | 122 | 31 |
| 50 | Alaska | $7.39 | $6.99 to $9.50 | 123 | 26 |
| 51 | Montana | $7.75 | $5.79 to $8.20 | 129 | 46 |
Cheapest cities for a Big Mac
| City | Typical | Range | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX | $4.59 | $4.39 to $4.89 | 4 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $4.59 | $4.59 to $4.59 | 4 |
| Laredo, TX | $4.69 | $4.39 to $5.19 | 16 |
| Beaumont, TX | $4.69 | $4.59 to $4.99 | 8 |
| Victoria, TX | $4.69 | $4.49 to $4.99 | 5 |
| San Angelo, TX | $4.69 | $4.69 to $4.99 | 4 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $4.79 | $4.29 to $5.79 | 39 |
| Brownsville, TX | $4.79 | $4.59 to $5.19 | 12 |
| Longview, TX | $4.79 | $4.79 to $4.99 | 6 |
| Georgetown, TX | $4.79 | $4.59 to $4.99 | 6 |
Priciest cities for a Big Mac
| City | Typical | Range | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $8.39 | $8.39 to $8.39 | 3 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | $8.29 | $8.19 to $8.49 | 3 |
| Prescott, AZ | $8.19 | $8.19 to $8.19 | 3 |
| Albany, NY | $8.19 | $7.09 to $8.29 | 7 |
| Tucson, AZ | $8.19 | $6.99 to $8.59 | 36 |
| Fountain Valley, CA | $7.99 | $6.19 to $7.99 | 3 |
| Depew, NY | $7.99 | $6.99 to $7.99 | 3 |
| Lee, MA | $7.99 | $7.09 to $8.29 | 3 |
| Lakewood, CA | $7.99 | $7.99 to $7.99 | 4 |
| Escondido, CA | $7.99 | $6.99 to $7.99 | 5 |
Cheapest McDonald's restaurants for a Big Mac
| Restaurant | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10411 N Freeway 45 (Walmart) | Houston, TX | $3.99 |
| 6031 North Fwy | Houston, TX | $3.99 |
| 7518 North Fwy | Houston, TX | $3.99 |
| 10912 Fry Rd | Cypress, TX | $3.99 |
| 9715 Barker Cypress Road | Cypress, TX | $3.99 |
Priciest McDonald's restaurants for a Big Mac
| Restaurant | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5000 W Intl Airport Rd Ste C-2327 | Anchorage, AK | $9.50 |
| Po Box 3026 | Grand Canyon, AZ | $9.39 |
| 1241 W Main Street | Quartzsite, AZ | $8.99 |
| 191 S Lovekin Blvd | Blythe, CA | $8.99 |
| 1201 3rd St | Needles, CA | $8.99 |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.99 | — | — | — |
More McDonald's menu prices
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- Diet Coke
- 20 pc. Chicken McNuggets
- French Fries
- 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets
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- Coke
- Big Mac
- Double Cheeseburger
- Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice Drink
- Premium Roast Coffee
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Filet-O-Fish
- McDouble
- Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Hi-C Orange
- Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Chocolate Milk
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- 4 Piece McCrispy Strips
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- 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets
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- Scrambled Eggs
- Spicy McCrispy
- Deluxe Spicy McCrispy
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles
- Sausage Egg Biscuit
- Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit
- Sausage McMuffin with Egg
- Biscuit
- DASANI Bottled Water
- Egg McMuffin
- English McMuffin
- Round Egg
- Folded Egg
- Sausage Burrito
- Decaf Coffee
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- Hotcakes
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- Caramel Frappé
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- Iced Caramel Coffee
- Iced Vanilla Coffee
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac?
- As of 2026-09-30: A McDonald's Big Mac costs $3.99 to $9.50 across 13,662 US McDonald's restaurants, typically $5.99.
- Which state has the cheapest McDonald's Big Mac?
- Texas is the cheapest state for a McDonald's Big Mac (typically $4.99) and Montana the most expensive ($7.75). Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's Big Mac?
- The cheapest McDonald's Big Mac in the US is $3.99 at 10411 N Freeway 45 (Walmart), Houston, TX. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/big-mac-index), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.