Fast food prices in Alaska
Alaska ranks 51st cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 129, 29% above the national typical price).
75 restaurants, prices as of . See Alaska on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.44 in Alaska ($7.15 to $9.50 across 26 restaurants). McDonald's here is 40% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.49 in Alaska ($7.49 across 3 restaurants). Burger King here is 17% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $7.30 in Alaska ($7.30 across 6 restaurants). Wendy's here is 22% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.99 in Alaska ($7.99 across 14 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 14% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $9.50 in Alaska ($8.99 to $9.75 across 5 restaurants). KFC here is 39% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $9.99 in Alaska ($8.49 to $9.99 across 3 restaurants). Popeyes here is 32% above its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $12.49 in Alaska ($12.49 across 3 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 10% above its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $11.99 in Alaska ($11.99 across 3 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 23% above its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.89 in Alaska ($6.89 across 3 restaurants). Sonic here is 25% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $6.79 in Alaska ($6.79 to $6.99 across 9 restaurants). Arby's here is 29% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Alaska tops the mainland by plentyVisitors, brace the snack budget: every brand shown runs above its mainland median basket in AK. McDonald's is $33.52 here versus $23.66 on the mainland, while KFC is $42.25 versus $30.27.
McDonald's swings widest across AKMcDonald's has the biggest in-state spread, with its priciest store 39% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $29.00 in Fairbanks, AK to $40.20 at an airport site in Anchorage, AK.
Several brands sit at the pricey endMcDonald's ranks 51 of 51 states, Wendy's ranks 51 of 51 states, and Popeyes ranks 48 of 48 states, where 1 = cheapest. Taco Bell and KFC both land 50 of 50 states.
Taco Bell barely budgesTaco Bell is the most consistent on this map, with a 0% spread across 14 stores. Its basket is $32.36 in Palmer, AK and $32.36 in Anchorage, AK.
Airport baskets grab the spotlightThree priciest baskets show up at airport sites. McDonald's hits $40.20 in Anchorage, AK, Wendy's reaches $20.58 in Fairbanks, AK, and KFC climbs to $45.00 in Fairbanks, AK.
Every brand in Alaska
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 26 | Big Mac: $7.44 | $7.15 to $9.50 | 140 | 1930 Airport Way, Fairbanks |
| Burger King | 3 | Whopper: $7.49 | $7.49 to $7.49 | 117 | 900 East Dimond Boulevard, Anchorage |
| Wendy's | 6 | Dave's Single: $7.30 | $7.30 to $7.30 | 122 | 2323 Fifth Ave., Anchorage |
| Taco Bell | 14 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.99 | $7.99 to $7.99 | 114 | Diamond Jewel Lake Center 9001 Jewel Lake Rd Ste 12, Anchorage |
| 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 | 132 | Military Post Access Required) 5800 Westover Ave, Anchorage |
| Jersey Mike's | 3 | Original Italian: $12.49 | $12.49 to $12.49 | 110 | 1451 E. Parks Highway, Susitna |
| Firehouse Subs | 3 | Hook & Ladder: $11.99 | $11.99 to $11.99 | 123 | 345 West 104th Avenue Ste. 100, Anchorage |
| Sonic | 3 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.89 | $6.89 to $6.89 | 125 | 2051 East Sun Mountain Avenue, Wasilla |
| Arby's | 9 | Classic Roast Beef: $6.79 | $6.79 to $6.99 | 129 | 11716 OLD GLENN HWY, Eagle River |
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.
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $12.49 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $11.99 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.89 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $6.79 | — | — | — |
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 129, 29% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $7.15 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $7.49 at 3 Burger King restaurants in Alaska, typically $7.49.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Alaska?
- The cheapest Burger King in Alaska is at 900 East Dimond Boulevard, Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 Diamond Jewel Lake Center 9001 Jewel Lake Rd Ste 12, Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $12.49 at 3 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Alaska, typically $12.49.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Alaska?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Alaska is at 1451 E. Parks Highway, Susitna, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $11.99 at 3 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Alaska, typically $11.99.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Alaska?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Alaska is at 345 West 104th Avenue Ste. 100, Anchorage, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $6.89 at 3 Sonic restaurants in Alaska, typically $6.89.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Alaska?
- The cheapest Sonic in Alaska is at 2051 East Sun Mountain Avenue, Wasilla, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Alaska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $6.79 to $6.99 at 9 Arby's restaurants in Alaska, typically $6.79.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Alaska?
- The cheapest Arby's in Alaska is at 11716 OLD GLENN HWY, Eagle River, comparing the same basket at 9 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
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/prices/alaska), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.