Fast food prices in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA is the 5th cheapest of 12 Iowa cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 101, 1% above the national typical price).
10 restaurants, prices as of . See West Des Moines on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.49 in West Des Moines, IA ($5.49 to $5.79 across 3 restaurants). McDonald's here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.69 in West Des Moines, IA ($6.69 across 2 restaurants). Burger King here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.29 in West Des Moines, IA ($6.29 across 1 restaurants). Wendy's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.79 in West Des Moines, IA ($7.79 across 1 restaurants). Taco Bell here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.25 in West Des Moines, IA ($5.25 to $5.49 across 3 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is level with its typical price in the US.
Every brand in West Des Moines
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 3 | Big Mac: $5.49 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 95 | 1320 Jordan Creek Pkwy |
| Burger King | 2 | Whopper: $6.69 | $6.69 to $6.69 | 109 | 7275 Vista Drive |
| Wendy's | 1 | Dave's Single: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.29 | — | — |
| Taco Bell | 1 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.79 | $7.79 to $7.79 | — | — |
| Chick-fil-A | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.25 | $5.25 to $5.49 | 100 | 6555 Mills Civic Pkwy |
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 | 1320 Jordan Creek Pkwy $5.49 Big Mac | 1530 22nd St $5.79 Big Mac | 4% |
| Burger King | 7275 Vista Drive $6.69 Whopper | 7275 Vista Drive $6.69 Whopper | 0% |
| Chick-fil-A | 6555 Mills Civic Pkwy $5.25 Chicken Sandwich | 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 12508 $5.49 Chicken Sandwich | 4% |
Every restaurant in West Des Moines, IA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1320 Jordan Creek Pkwy | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 745 South 51st Street | $5.49 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1530 22nd St | $5.79 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7275 Vista Drive | $6.69 | 107 | $$$$$ |
| 5308 University Ave | $6.69 | 107 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Grand Avenue | $6.29 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1570 22nd Street | $7.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4502 University Ave | $5.25 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 6555 Mills Civic Pkwy | $5.25 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 12508 | $5.49 | 104 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in West Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 3 McDonald's restaurants in West Des Moines, IA, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in West Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in West Des Moines, IA is at 1320 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in West Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.69 at 2 Burger King restaurants in West Des Moines, IA, typically $6.69.
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in West Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.29 at 1 Wendy's restaurants in West Des Moines, IA, typically $6.29.
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in West Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $7.79 at 1 Taco Bell restaurants in West Des Moines, IA, typically $7.79.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in West Des Moines, IA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 to $5.49 at 3 Chick-fil-A restaurants in West Des Moines, IA, typically $5.25.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in West Des Moines, IA?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in West Des Moines, IA is at 6555 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, comparing the same basket at 3 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/iowa/west-des-moines), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.