Fast food prices in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA is the 11th cheapest of 13 Iowa cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 102, 2% above the national typical price).
37 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 6% 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 6% 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.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.35 in Des Moines, IA ($9.35 across 1 restaurants). Chipotle here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.75 in Des Moines, IA ($10.75 across 3 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.59 in Des Moines, IA ($9.59 across 1 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $10.89 in Des Moines, IA ($10.89 across 1 restaurants). Five Guys here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.49 in Des Moines, IA ($4.49 across 1 restaurants). Culver's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $4.99 in Des Moines, IA ($4.99 across 2 restaurants). Arby's here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
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 | 1404 Des Moines St |
| Burger King | 6 | Whopper: $6.69 | $6.59 to $6.69 | 106 | 3000 East University Avenue |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.29 | 106 | 850 East Euclid |
| Taco Bell | 3 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.79 | $7.79 to $7.79 | 112 | 4875 Merle Hay Lane |
| 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 | — | — |
| Chipotle | 1 | Chicken Burrito: $9.35 | $9.35 to $9.35 | — | — |
| Jersey Mike's | 3 | Original Italian: $10.75 | $10.75 to $10.75 | 98 | 4117 Merle Hay Rd |
| Firehouse Subs | 1 | Hook & Ladder: $9.59 | $9.59 to $9.59 | — | — |
| Five Guys | 1 | Hamburger: $10.89 | $10.89 to $10.89 | — | — |
| Culver's | 1 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.49 | $4.49 to $4.49 | — | — |
| Arby's | 2 | Classic Roast Beef: $4.99 | $4.99 to $4.99 | 95 | 208 JOHNSON CT |
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 | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.69 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $7.79 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.29 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.25 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.35 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.75 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.59 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $10.89 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.49 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $4.99 | — | — | — |
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 | 1404 Des Moines St $6.19 Big Mac | 3610 Merle Hay Road $5.59 Big Mac | 5% |
| Burger King | 3000 East University Avenue $6.59 Whopper | 1405 East Court Avenue $6.69 Whopper | 1% |
| Wendy's | 850 East Euclid $6.29 Dave's Single | 850 East Euclid $6.29 Dave's Single | 0% |
| Taco Bell | 4875 Merle Hay Lane $7.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 4875 Merle Hay Lane $7.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 902 East Euclid Avenue $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 902 East Euclid Avenue $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
| Jersey Mike's | 4117 Merle Hay Rd $10.75 Original Italian | 4117 Merle Hay Rd $10.75 Original Italian | 0% |
| Arby's | 208 JOHNSON CT $4.99 Classic Roast Beef | 208 JOHNSON CT $4.99 Classic Roast Beef | 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 (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1404 Des Moines St | $6.19 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 2540 E University Ave | $5.59 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 4825 Merle Hay Rd | $5.49 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 3000 Se 14th St | $5.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 6125 Grand Ave | $5.49 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 4201 Fleur Dr | $5.79 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1345 E Euclid | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 601 University Ave | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 710 Army Post Rd | $5.99 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 3275 Euclid Ave E | $5.49 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3002 Forest Ave | $5.99 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3610 Merle Hay Road | $5.59 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 S. E. 14th Street | $6.59 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 3000 East University Avenue | $6.59 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 1405 East Court Avenue | $6.69 | 106 | $$$$$ |
| 4600 Fleur Dr | $6.69 | 106 | $$$$$ |
| 205 University Avenue | $6.69 | 106 | $$$$$ |
| 2222 M. L. King Jr. Parkway | $6.69 | 106 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4935 Merle Hay Road | $6.29 | 106 | $$$$$ |
| 4901 S. E. 14Th Street | $6.29 | 106 | $$$$$ |
| 850 East Euclid | $6.29 | 106 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5959 SE 14th St | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 4875 Merle Hay Lane | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 640 Southwest 9th St | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4005 Merle Hay Road | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4815 Southwest 9th Street | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 902 East Euclid Avenue | $5.29 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4040 Merle Hay Rd | $5.25 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Chipotle
| Restaurant | Chicken Burrito | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3737 Merle Hay Rd Ste 100 | $9.35 | 97 | $$$$$ |
Jersey Mike's
| Restaurant | Original Italian | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2809 E. University Ave | $10.75 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4117 Merle Hay Rd | $10.75 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4319 Fleur Drive | $10.75 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Firehouse Subs
| Restaurant | Hook & Ladder | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2708 Ingersoll Ave | $9.59 | 99 | $$$$$ |
Five Guys
| Restaurant | Hamburger | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3850 Merle Hay Rd. | $10.89 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Culver's
| Restaurant | ButterBurger Cheese | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5941 SE 14th Street | $4.49 | 91 | $$$$$ |
Arby's
| Restaurant | Classic Roast Beef | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Johnson CT | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 6300 SE 14th Street | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
Nearby in Iowa
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 1404 Des Moines St, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 12 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 3000 East University Avenue, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 4875 Merle Hay Lane, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 at 1 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $5.25.
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $9.35 at 1 Chipotle restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $9.35.
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Original Italian costs $10.75 at 3 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $10.75.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Des Moines, IA is at 4117 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.59 at 1 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $9.59.
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hamburger costs $10.89 at 1 Five Guys restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $10.89.
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.49 at 1 Culver's restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $4.49.
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.99 at 2 Arby's restaurants in Des Moines, IA, typically $4.99.
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 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.