Fast food prices in Alaska
Alaska ranks 51st cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 130, 30% above the national typical price).
58 restaurants, prices as of . See Alaska on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.44 in Alaska ($6.99 to $9.50 across 26 restaurants). McDonald's here is 42% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.49 in Alaska ($7.49 across 4 restaurants). Burger King here is 19% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $7.30 in Alaska ($7.30 across 6 restaurants). Wendy's here is 24% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.99 in Alaska ($7.99 across 14 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 14% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $9.50 in Alaska ($8.99 to $9.75 across 5 restaurants). KFC here is 39% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $9.99 in Alaska ($8.49 to $9.99 across 3 restaurants). Popeyes here is 28% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Alaska runs hotter than the mainlandMcDonald's is the big jolt: its Alaska median basket is $33.55 versus $23.66 on the mainland, a 42% gap. The median Big Mac is $7.50 here versus $5.99 on the mainland.
Several brands sit near the topMcDonald's ranks 51 of 51 states, with 1 = cheapest. Taco Bell and KFC each rank 50 of 50 states, while Popeyes lands 48 of 48 states.
Anchorage airport tops McDonald’s mapMcDonald's has the widest in-state swing, with its priciest store 39% above its cheapest. Fairbanks, AK is the low spot at $29.00, while an airport site in Anchorage, AK hits $40.20.
Taco Bell keeps it steadyTaco Bell is the most consistent: 14 stores compared, and the priciest store is 0% above the cheapest. Soldotna, AK and North Pole, AK both show a $32.36 basket and a $7.99 Crunchwrap Supreme.
McDonald’s shows up most oftenMcDonald's has the most restaurants on this map with 15 stores compared. Taco Bell is right behind with 14, followed by KFC with 5, Burger King with 4, and Popeyes with 3.
Every brand in Alaska
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 26 | Big Mac: $7.44 | $6.99 to $9.50 | 142 | 1930 Airport Way, Fairbanks |
| Burger King | 4 | Whopper: $7.49 | $7.49 to $7.49 | 119 | 1341 West Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage |
| Wendy's | 6 | Dave's Single: $7.30 | $7.30 to $7.30 | 124 | 2323 Fifth Ave., Anchorage |
| Taco Bell | 14 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.99 | $7.99 to $7.99 | 114 | 12130 Business Blvd, Eagle River |
| KFC | 5 | Chicken Sandwich: $9.50 | $8.99 to $9.75 | 139 | 1761 Palmer Wasilla Highway, Wasilla |
| Popeyes | 3 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $9.99 | $8.49 to $9.99 | 128 | Military Post Access Required) 5800 Westover Ave, Anchorage |
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 | $7.44 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $7.49 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $7.30 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $7.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $9.50 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $9.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Alaska
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Alaska?
- Alaska ranks 51st cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 130, 30% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.99 to $9.50 at 26 McDonald's restaurants in Alaska, typically $7.44.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Alaska?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Alaska is at 1930 Airport Way, Fairbanks, comparing the same basket at 26 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $7.49 at 4 Burger King restaurants in Alaska, typically $7.49.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Alaska?
- The cheapest Burger King in Alaska is at 1341 West Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $7.30 at 6 Wendy's restaurants in Alaska, typically $7.30.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Alaska?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Alaska is at 2323 Fifth Ave., Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $7.99 at 14 Taco Bell restaurants in Alaska, typically $7.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Alaska?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Alaska is at 12130 Business Blvd, Eagle River, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $8.99 to $9.75 at 5 KFC restaurants in Alaska, typically $9.50.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Alaska?
- The cheapest KFC in Alaska is at 1761 Palmer Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Alaska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $8.49 to $9.99 at 3 Popeyes restaurants in Alaska, typically $9.99.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Alaska?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Alaska is at Military Post Access Required) 5800 Westover Ave, Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 3 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/alaska), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.