Fast food prices in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA is the 129th cheapest of 159 California cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 118, 18% above the national typical price).

99 restaurants, prices as of 2026-09-30. See San Diego on the map

Key findings

• A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.29 in San Diego, CA ($5.99 to $8.27 across 39 restaurants). McDonald's here is 22% above its typical price in the US.
• A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.59 in San Diego, CA ($7.59 to $7.99 across 7 restaurants). Burger King here is 25% above its typical price in the US.
• A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in San Diego, CA ($6.99 to $8.19 across 11 restaurants). Wendy's here is 17% above its typical price in the US.
• A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.49 in San Diego, CA ($6.49 to $6.99 across 16 restaurants). Taco Bell here is level with its typical price in the US.
• A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.29 in San Diego, CA ($6.29 across 7 restaurants). KFC here is 18% above its typical price in the US.
• A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in San Diego, CA ($5.99 to $6.49 across 10 restaurants). Popeyes here is 21% above its typical price in the US.
• A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.59 in San Diego, CA ($6.49 to $6.75 across 9 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 26% above its typical price in the US.

The scoop

Every brand in San Diego

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.

Every restaurant in San Diego, CA

Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.

McDonald's

Burger King

Wendy's

Taco Bell

KFC

Popeyes

Chick-fil-A

Nearby in California

• Los Angeles
• Sacramento
• San Jose
• Bakersfield
• Fresno
• Stockton
• Modesto
• Long Beach
• Riverside
• Anaheim
• Santa Ana
• Ontario

Questions people ask

How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.99 to $8.27 at 39 McDonald's restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $7.29.

Where is the cheapest McDonald's in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest McDonald's in San Diego, CA is at 16440 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 39 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a Burger King Whopper in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $7.59 to $7.99 at 7 Burger King restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $7.59.

Where is the cheapest Burger King in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest Burger King in San Diego, CA is at 3747 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.99 to $8.19 at 11 Wendy's restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $6.99.

Where is the cheapest Wendy's in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest Wendy's in San Diego, CA is at 2825 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 11 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.49 to $6.99 at 16 Taco Bell restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $6.49.

Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest Taco Bell in San Diego, CA is at 6104 University Ave, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 16 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $6.29 at 7 KFC restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $6.29.

Where is the cheapest KFC in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest KFC in San Diego, CA is at 4380 Palm Avenue, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.49 at 10 Popeyes restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $5.99.

Where is the cheapest Popeyes in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest Popeyes in San Diego, CA is at 3489 Santo Rd, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).

How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in San Diego, CA?

As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $6.49 to $6.75 at 9 Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego, CA, typically $6.59.

Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in San Diego, CA?

The cheapest Chick-fil-A in San Diego, CA is at 17115 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, comparing the same basket at 9 restaurants (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/prices/california/san-diego), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.