Fast food prices in Alabama
Alabama ranks 5th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 95, 5% below the national typical price).
844 restaurants, prices as of . See Alabama on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.49 in Alabama ($4.69 to $6.49 across 241 restaurants). McDonald's here is 8% below its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.89 in Alabama ($3.99 to $6.89 across 121 restaurants). Burger King here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.99 in Alabama ($3.99 to $7.29 across 92 restaurants). Wendy's here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $5.99 in Alabama ($5.49 to $6.99 across 162 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Alabama ($4.49 to $5.79 across 68 restaurants). KFC here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Alabama ($4.49 to $6.69 across 73 restaurants). Popeyes here is 6% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Alabama ($4.95 to $5.49 across 87 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% below its US typical price.
The scoop
Popeyes swings widest in AlabamaPopeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 57% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $19.56 in Daphne, AL to $30.76 in Mccalla, AL.
Alabama is Big Mac bargain landMcDonald's ranks 2 of 51 states (1 = cheapest) in Alabama. Its median basket is $21.86, which is -8% versus the national typical price.
Taco Bell stays tightTaco Bell is the most consistent brand on this map, with the priciest store just 8% above its cheapest. Opelika, AL has the $26.46 basket, while Grand Bay, AL tops out at $28.66.
Airport Taco Bell nudges the topTwo airport sites in Mobile, AL show up among Taco Bell’s priciest at $27.86. Mobile, AL is also the priciest town listed for Taco Bell, with a median basket of $27.86.
McDonald’s fills the mapMcDonald's has the most restaurants compared in Alabama, with 227 stores. Taco Bell follows with 162, and Burger King has 120.
Every brand in Alabama
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 241 | Big Mac: $5.49 | $4.69 to $6.49 | 92 | 401 W Martin Luther King Hwy, Tuskegee |
| Burger King | 121 | Whopper: $5.89 | $3.99 to $6.89 | 95 | 1400 Columbus Parkway, Opelika |
| Wendy's | 92 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $3.99 to $7.29 | 96 | 33211 Highway 43, Thomasville |
| Taco Bell | 162 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $5.99 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 95 | 2027 S. College St., Auburn |
| KFC | 68 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $4.49 to $5.79 | 97 | 109 N.E. Ross Clark Circle, Dothan |
| Popeyes | 73 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.49 to $6.69 | 94 | 1511 US Highway 98, Daphne |
| Chick-fil-A | 87 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.95 to $5.49 | 95 | 626 Boll Weevil Cir, Enterprise |
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 | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Alabama
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 52 | 99 | 22nd |
| Birmingham | 48 | 95 | 11th |
| Montgomery | 48 | 94 | 5th |
| Huntsville | 46 | 95 | 12th |
| Tuscaloosa | 24 | 97 | 18th |
| Dothan | 23 | 98 | 21st |
| Decatur | 17 | 94 | 6th |
| Phenix City | 17 | 92 | 2nd |
| Madison | 16 | 96 | 16th |
| Florence | 15 | 94 | 7th |
| Auburn | 15 | 93 | 3rd |
| Cullman | 14 | 95 | 13th |
| Hoover | 13 | 95 | 14th |
| Prattville | 11 | 94 | 8th |
| Bessemer | 11 | 95 | 15th |
| Athens | 10 | 93 | 4th |
| Northport | 10 | 97 | 19th |
| Jasper | 9 | 96 | 17th |
| Gadsden | 9 | 104 | 23rd |
| Oxford | 9 | 97 | 20th |
| Foley | 8 | — | — |
| Enterprise | 8 | — | — |
| Opelika | 8 | 90 | 1st |
| Sylacauga | 7 | — | — |
| Alabaster | 7 | 94 | 9th |
| Saraland | 7 | — | — |
| Troy | 7 | — | — |
| Scottsboro | 6 | — | — |
| Guntersville | 6 | — | — |
| Anniston | 6 | — | — |
| Andalusia | 6 | — | — |
| Leeds | 6 | — | — |
| Selma | 6 | — | — |
| Daphne | 6 | 94 | 10th |
| Pelham | 6 | — | — |
| Mccalla | 6 | — | — |
| Wetumpka | 6 | — | — |
| Muscle Shoals | 6 | — | — |
| Greenville | 5 | — | — |
| Calera | 5 | — | — |
| Pell City | 5 | — | — |
| Atmore | 5 | — | — |
| Jackson | 5 | — | — |
| Fort Payne | 5 | — | — |
| Alexander City | 5 | — | — |
| Demopolis | 5 | — | — |
| Gardendale | 5 | — | — |
| Albertville | 5 | — | — |
| Russellville | 5 | — | — |
| Bay Minette | 5 | — | — |
| Thomasville | 5 | — | — |
| Valley | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Alabama?
- Alabama ranks 5th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 95, 5% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.69 to $6.49 at 241 McDonald's restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Alabama?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Alabama is at 401 W Martin Luther King Hwy, Tuskegee, comparing the same basket at 241 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.89 at 121 Burger King restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Alabama?
- The cheapest Burger King in Alabama is at 1400 Columbus Parkway, Opelika, comparing the same basket at 120 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $7.29 at 92 Wendy's restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Alabama?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Alabama is at 33211 Highway 43, Thomasville, comparing the same basket at 92 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 162 Taco Bell restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Alabama?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Alabama is at 2027 S. College St., Auburn, comparing the same basket at 162 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.49 to $5.79 at 68 KFC restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Alabama?
- The cheapest KFC in Alabama is at 109 N.E. Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, comparing the same basket at 68 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.49 to $6.69 at 73 Popeyes restaurants in Alabama, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Alabama?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Alabama is at 1511 US Highway 98, Daphne, comparing the same basket at 73 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Alabama?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.95 to $5.49 at 87 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Alabama, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Alabama?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Alabama is at 626 Boll Weevil Cir, Enterprise, comparing the same basket at 87 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every US 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) US restaurant, 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/prices/alabama), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.