Fast food prices in Connecticut
Connecticut ranks 47th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 113, 13% above the national typical price).
374 restaurants, prices as of . See Connecticut on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.89 in Connecticut ($5.89 to $8.49 across 135 restaurants). McDonald's here is 11% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.39 in Connecticut ($3.99 to $7.99 across 60 restaurants). Burger King here is 14% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in Connecticut ($6.29 to $7.89 across 38 restaurants). Wendy's here is 13% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.89 in Connecticut ($5.59 to $9.59 across 49 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 13% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.49 in Connecticut ($5.49 to $6.69 across 36 restaurants). KFC here is 8% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Connecticut ($5.49 to $6.99 across 40 restaurants). Popeyes here is 19% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in Connecticut ($5.99 to $6.29 across 16 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 14% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Windsor Locks stretches the McDonald's mapMcDonald's shows CT's biggest in-brand swing: the priciest store is 49% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $23.66 in Branford, CT to $35.25 in Windsor Locks, CT, with an airport site in Windsor Locks, CT among the priciest.
Taco Bell lands near the topTaco Bell ranks 49 of 50 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its CT median basket is $32.26, 13% above the national typical price, and the priciest stop is a mall site in Farmington, CT at $34.36.
Popeyes is also a pricey CT bitePopeyes ranks 46 of 48 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $29.56, 19% above the national typical price, while baskets span $26.17 in Milford, CT to $32.16 in Branford, CT.
Chick-fil-A keeps it tightChick-fil-A is CT's most consistent brand on this map. Across 16 stores, the basket moves just 5%, from $31.76 in Southington, CT to $33.36 in West Hartford, CT.
McDonald's dots the state mostMcDonald's has the biggest CT footprint here, with 113 restaurants compared. Its median basket is $26.16, and its Big Mac range runs from $5.89 to $8.46.
Every brand in Connecticut
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 135 | Big Mac: $6.89 | $5.89 to $8.49 | 111 | 424 W Main St, Branford |
| Burger King | 60 | Whopper: $7.39 | $3.99 to $7.99 | 114 | 2500 Berlin Turnpike, Newington |
| Wendy's | 38 | Dave's Single: $6.99 | $6.29 to $7.89 | 113 | 132 Danbury Rd, New Milford |
| Taco Bell | 49 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.89 | $5.59 to $9.59 | 113 | 485 Flatbush Ave., Hartford |
| KFC | 36 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.49 | $5.49 to $6.69 | 108 | 7 Pershing Drive, Derby |
| Popeyes | 40 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 119 | 329 Old Gate Ln, Milford |
| Chick-fil-A | 16 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.99 to $6.29 | 114 | 487 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven |
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 | $6.89 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $7.39 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $7.89 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Connecticut
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 18 | 114 | 7th |
| Waterbury | 18 | 110 | 3rd |
| New Haven | 16 | 114 | 8th |
| Danbury | 12 | 106 | 1st |
| Norwalk | 11 | 113 | 6th |
| Bridgeport | 11 | 111 | 4th |
| Milford | 11 | 117 | 10th |
| Bristol | 9 | 121 | 12th |
| Enfield | 9 | — | — |
| Meriden | 9 | 114 | 9th |
| Manchester | 8 | 108 | 2nd |
| Southington | 8 | — | — |
| Hamden | 8 | 112 | 5th |
| Cromwell | 7 | — | — |
| New Britain | 7 | 119 | 11th |
| East Hartford | 7 | — | — |
| Stamford | 6 | — | — |
| Norwich | 6 | — | — |
| Torrington | 6 | — | — |
| Orange | 6 | — | — |
| Branford | 6 | — | — |
| Windsor Locks | 6 | — | — |
| Groton | 6 | — | — |
| Middletown | 5 | — | — |
| Fairfield | 5 | — | — |
| North Haven | 5 | — | — |
| Willimantic | 5 | — | — |
| Stratford | 5 | — | — |
| Wallingford | 5 | — | — |
| Derby | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Connecticut?
- Connecticut ranks 47th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 113, 13% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.89 to $8.49 at 135 McDonald's restaurants in Connecticut, typically $6.89.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Connecticut?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Connecticut is at 424 W Main St, Branford, comparing the same basket at 135 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $7.99 at 60 Burger King restaurants in Connecticut, typically $7.39.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Burger King in Connecticut is at 2500 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, comparing the same basket at 59 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.29 to $7.89 at 38 Wendy's restaurants in Connecticut, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Connecticut is at 132 Danbury Rd, New Milford, comparing the same basket at 38 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.59 to $9.59 at 49 Taco Bell restaurants in Connecticut, typically $7.89.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Connecticut is at 485 Flatbush Ave., Hartford, comparing the same basket at 49 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $6.69 at 36 KFC restaurants in Connecticut, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Connecticut?
- The cheapest KFC in Connecticut is at 7 Pershing Drive, Derby, comparing the same basket at 36 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 40 Popeyes restaurants in Connecticut, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Connecticut is at 329 Old Gate Ln, Milford, comparing the same basket at 40 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Connecticut?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.29 at 16 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Connecticut, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Connecticut is at 487 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, comparing the same basket at 16 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/connecticut), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.