Fast food prices in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA is the 9th cheapest of 12 Iowa cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 104, 4% above the national typical price).
28 restaurants, prices as of . See Des Moines on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.79 in Des Moines, IA ($5.49 to $6.19 across 12 restaurants). McDonald's here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.69 in Des Moines, IA ($6.59 to $6.69 across 6 restaurants). Burger King here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.29 in Des Moines, IA ($6.29 across 3 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.79 in Des Moines, IA ($7.79 across 3 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 12% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.29 in Des Moines, IA ($5.29 across 3 restaurants). KFC here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.25 in Des Moines, IA ($5.25 across 1 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is not enough restaurants to compare.
Every brand in Des Moines
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 12 | Big Mac: $5.79 | $5.49 to $6.19 | 96 | 4825 Merle Hay Rd |
| Burger King | 6 | Whopper: $6.69 | $6.59 to $6.69 | 109 | 3601 S. E. 14th Street |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.29 | 105 | 850 East Euclid |
| Taco Bell | 3 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.79 | $7.79 to $7.79 | 112 | 5959 SE 14th St |
| KFC | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.29 | $5.29 to $5.29 | 98 | 902 East Euclid Avenue |
| Chick-fil-A | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.25 | $5.25 to $5.25 | — | — |
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 | 4825 Merle Hay Rd $5.49 Big Mac | 3002 Forest Ave $5.99 Big Mac | 5% |
| Burger King | 3601 S. E. 14th Street $6.59 Whopper | 205 University Avenue $6.69 Whopper | 2% |
| Wendy's | 850 East Euclid $6.29 Dave's Single | 850 East Euclid $6.29 Dave's Single | 0% |
| Taco Bell | 5959 SE 14th St $7.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 5959 SE 14th St $7.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 902 East Euclid Avenue $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 902 East Euclid Avenue $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
Every restaurant in Des Moines, IA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4825 Merle Hay Rd | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 6125 Grand Ave | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1404 Des Moines St | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 601 University Ave | $5.79 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 3000 Se 14th St | $5.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 3610 Merle Hay Road | $5.59 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 1345 E Euclid | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 3275 Euclid Ave E | $5.49 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2540 E University Ave | $5.59 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 4201 Fleur Dr | $5.79 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 710 Army Post Rd | $5.99 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3002 Forest Ave | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 S. E. 14th Street | $6.59 | 107 | $$$$$ |
| 3000 East University Avenue | $6.59 | 107 | $$$$$ |
| 205 University Avenue | $6.69 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 4600 Fleur Dr | $6.69 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 2222 M. L. King Jr. Parkway | $6.69 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 1405 East Court Avenue | $6.69 | 109 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 East Euclid | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 4901 S. E. 14Th Street | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 4935 Merle Hay Road | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5959 SE 14th St | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 640 Southwest 9th St | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 4875 Merle Hay Lane | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 902 East Euclid Avenue | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4005 Merle Hay Road | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4815 Southwest 9th Street | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4040 Merle Hay Rd | $5.25 | 100 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.49 to $6.19 at 12 McDonald's restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Des Moines, IA is at 4825 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 12 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.59 to $6.69 at 6 Burger King restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $6.69.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest Burger King in Des Moines, IA is at 3601 S. E. 14th Street, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.29 at 3 Wendy's restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Des Moines, IA is at 850 East Euclid, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $7.79 at 3 Taco Bell restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $7.79.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Des Moines, IA is at 5959 SE 14th St, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.29 at 3 KFC restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $5.29.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest KFC in Des Moines, IA is at 902 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 at 1 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $5.25.
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/iowa/des-moines), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.