Fast food prices in Louisiana
Louisiana ranks 11th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
842 restaurants, prices as of . See Louisiana on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.49 in Louisiana ($4.69 to $6.99 across 228 restaurants). McDonald's here is 7% below its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.19 in Louisiana ($3.99 to $6.79 across 138 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Louisiana ($5.29 to $7.29 across 122 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Louisiana ($5.69 to $7.19 across 137 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Louisiana ($4.99 to $6.39 across 22 restaurants). KFC here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Louisiana ($4.99 to $5.99 across 147 restaurants). Popeyes here is 8% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Louisiana ($4.99 to $5.49 across 48 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% below its US typical price.
The scoop
Popeyes swings widest across LouisianaPopeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 54% above its cheapest. Pineville, LA rings in at $19.37, while Minden, LA hits $29.86.
Louisiana is a McDonald’s bargainMcDonald’s ranks 5 of 51 states, where 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $22.06, which is 7% below the national typical price.
Popeyes also lands near the cheap endPopeyes ranks 6 of 48 states, with a median basket of $22.77. That sits 8% below the national typical price, even with a university site in Natchitoches, LA at $29.86 among the priciest.
Chick-fil-A keeps prices tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, with a 9% spread between its cheapest and priciest stores. Lafayette, LA is $26.56, while New Orleans, LA is $28.96.
McDonald’s has the biggest footprintMcDonald’s leads the restaurant count with 209 stores compared. Popeyes follows with 146, while Burger King and Taco Bell each have 137.
Every brand in Louisiana
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 228 | Big Mac: $5.49 | $4.69 to $6.99 | 93 | 999 Highway 80, Haughton |
| Burger King | 138 | Whopper: $6.19 | $3.99 to $6.79 | 97 | 1305 South 5th Street, Leesville |
| Wendy's | 122 | Dave's Single: $5.79 | $5.29 to $7.29 | 95 | 2490 Highway 28 E, Pineville |
| Taco Bell | 137 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $5.69 to $7.19 | 101 | 6007 Bullard Ave, New Orleans |
| KFC | 22 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $4.99 to $6.39 | 101 | 2445 Williams Blvd., Kenner |
| Popeyes | 147 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $4.99 to $5.99 | 92 | 3701 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria |
| Chick-fil-A | 48 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.99 to $5.49 | 95 | 2601 Beene Blvd, Bossier City |
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 | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Louisiana
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 73 | 96 | 14th |
| New Orleans | 54 | 96 | 15th |
| Shreveport | 51 | 94 | 7th |
| Lafayette | 36 | 96 | 16th |
| Metairie | 30 | 97 | 22nd |
| Hammond | 21 | 96 | 17th |
| Slidell | 20 | 94 | 8th |
| Bossier City | 20 | 92 | 4th |
| Houma | 20 | 95 | 11th |
| Lake Charles | 20 | 99 | 26th |
| Monroe | 19 | 96 | 18th |
| Covington | 15 | 98 | 25th |
| Alexandria | 15 | 93 | 6th |
| Denham Springs | 14 | 97 | 23rd |
| Kenner | 14 | 97 | 24th |
| New Iberia | 12 | 96 | 19th |
| West Monroe | 12 | 96 | 20th |
| Gonzales | 12 | 96 | 21st |
| Marrero | 11 | 92 | 5th |
| Gretna | 10 | 90 | 1st |
| Sulphur | 10 | 99 | 27th |
| Thibodaux | 9 | 91 | 2nd |
| Pineville | 9 | 91 | 3rd |
| Ruston | 9 | 100 | 28th |
| Harvey | 9 | 95 | 12th |
| Natchitoches | 8 | 110 | 30th |
| Mandeville | 8 | 94 | 9th |
| Leesville | 8 | 100 | 29th |
| Morgan City | 8 | 95 | 13th |
| Prairieville | 6 | 94 | 10th |
| Chalmette | 6 | — | — |
| Breaux Bridge | 6 | — | — |
| Minden | 6 | — | — |
| Opelousas | 6 | — | — |
| Port Allen | 6 | — | — |
| Scott | 5 | — | — |
| Jennings | 5 | — | — |
| Bastrop | 5 | — | — |
| Eunice | 5 | — | — |
| La Place | 5 | — | — |
| Baker | 5 | — | — |
| Ponchatoula | 5 | — | — |
| Zachary | 5 | — | — |
| Abbeville | 5 | — | — |
| Franklinton | 5 | — | — |
| Crowley | 5 | — | — |
| Westwego | 5 | — | — |
| Bogalusa | 5 | — | — |
| Rayville | 5 | — | — |
| Deridder | 5 | — | — |
| Rayne | 5 | — | — |
| Donaldsonville | 5 | — | — |
| Walker | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Louisiana?
- Louisiana ranks 11th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.69 to $6.99 at 228 McDonald's restaurants in Louisiana, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Louisiana?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Louisiana is at 999 Highway 80, Haughton, comparing the same basket at 227 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.79 at 138 Burger King restaurants in Louisiana, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Louisiana?
- The cheapest Burger King in Louisiana is at 1305 South 5th Street, Leesville, comparing the same basket at 137 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.29 to $7.29 at 122 Wendy's restaurants in Louisiana, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Louisiana?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Louisiana is at 2490 Highway 28 E, Pineville, comparing the same basket at 122 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.69 to $7.19 at 137 Taco Bell restaurants in Louisiana, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Louisiana?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Louisiana is at 6007 Bullard Ave, New Orleans, comparing the same basket at 137 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.39 at 22 KFC restaurants in Louisiana, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Louisiana?
- The cheapest KFC in Louisiana is at 2445 Williams Blvd., Kenner, comparing the same basket at 22 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.99 at 147 Popeyes restaurants in Louisiana, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Louisiana?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Louisiana is at 3701 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, comparing the same basket at 146 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Louisiana?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.49 at 48 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Louisiana, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Louisiana?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Louisiana is at 2601 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, comparing the same basket at 47 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/louisiana), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.