Fast food prices in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA is the 85th cheapest of 159 California cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 114, 14% above the national typical price).
23 restaurants, prices as of . See Salinas on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.49 in Salinas, CA ($6.19 to $6.59 across 7 restaurants). McDonald's here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.59 in Salinas, CA ($7.59 across 6 restaurants). Burger King here is 17% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $7.29 in Salinas, CA ($6.99 to $7.59 across 2 restaurants). Wendy's here is 17% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Salinas, CA ($6.99 across 4 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.69 in Salinas, CA ($5.69 across 2 restaurants). KFC here is 13% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.49 in Salinas, CA ($6.49 across 2 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 24% above its typical price in the US.
Every brand in Salinas
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 7 | Big Mac: $6.49 | $6.19 to $6.59 | 105 | 608 Williams Rd |
| Burger King | 6 | Whopper: $7.59 | $7.59 to $7.59 | 117 | 131 Auto Center Drive |
| Wendy's | 2 | Dave's Single: $7.29 | $6.99 to $7.59 | 117 | 1369 North Davis Road |
| Taco Bell | 4 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | 105 | 664 E Alisal |
| KFC | 2 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.69 | $5.69 to $5.69 | 113 | 2040 North Main Street |
| Chick-fil-A | 2 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.49 | $6.49 to $6.49 | 124 | 363 E Market St |
Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand
Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.
| Brand | Cheapest | Priciest | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 608 Williams Rd $6.49 Big Mac | 1213 S Main St $6.59 Big Mac | 4% |
| Burger King | 131 Auto Center Drive $7.59 Whopper | 131 Auto Center Drive $7.59 Whopper | 0% |
| Wendy's | 1369 North Davis Road $6.99 Dave's Single | 1339 North Main $7.59 Dave's Single | 3% |
| Taco Bell | 664 E Alisal $6.99 Crunchwrap Supreme | 664 E Alisal $6.99 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 2040 North Main Street $5.69 Chicken Sandwich | 2040 North Main Street $5.69 Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
| Chick-fil-A | 363 E Market St $6.49 Chicken Sandwich | 363 E Market St $6.49 Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
Every restaurant in Salinas, CA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 Williams Rd | $6.49 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 840 E Alisal St | $6.19 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 1365 N Main St | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 600 East Boranda Drive | $6.49 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 155 Kern St | $6.49 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 17537 Vierra Canyon Rd | $6.39 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 1213 S Main St | $6.59 | 107 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Auto Center Drive | $7.59 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 8093 San Miguel Canyon Road | $7.59 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 909 South Main Street | $7.59 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 1375 North Main Street | $7.59 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 1589 N. Sanborn | $7.59 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 41 S. Sanborn Road | $7.59 | — | — |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1369 North Davis Road | $6.99 | 116 | $$$$$ |
| 1339 North Main | $7.59 | 119 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 664 E Alisal | $6.99 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 1345 N. Main Street | $6.99 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 1597 N Sanborn Rd | $6.99 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 6 Maple Street | $6.99 | 105 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 North Main Street | $5.69 | 113 | $$$$$ |
| 700 East Alisal Street | $5.69 | 113 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363 E Market St | $6.49 | 124 | $$$$$ |
| 1800 Northridge Mall | $6.49 | 124 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.19 to $6.59 at 7 McDonald's restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Salinas, CA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Salinas, CA is at 608 Williams Rd, Salinas, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $7.59 at 6 Burger King restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $7.59.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Salinas, CA?
- The cheapest Burger King in Salinas, CA is at 131 Auto Center Drive, Salinas, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.99 to $7.59 at 2 Wendy's restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $7.29.
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.99 at 4 Taco Bell restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Salinas, CA?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Salinas, CA is at 664 E Alisal, Salinas, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.69 at 2 KFC restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $5.69.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Salinas, CA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $6.49 at 2 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Salinas, CA, typically $6.49.
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/california/salinas), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.