Fast food prices in Maryland
Maryland ranks 32nd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 103, 3% above the national typical price).
784 restaurants, prices as of . See Maryland on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.59 in Maryland ($4.99 to $7.29 across 268 restaurants). McDonald's here is 5% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.49 in Maryland ($3.99 to $8.39 across 103 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.49 in Maryland ($6.09 to $7.29 across 86 restaurants). Wendy's here is 7% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Maryland ($6.08 to $7.19 across 88 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.69 in Maryland ($4.99 to $5.99 across 45 restaurants). KFC here is level with its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Maryland ($4.99 to $6.79 across 106 restaurants). Popeyes here is 2% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Maryland ($5.45 to $6.09 across 88 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 4% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Ocean City Whopper gap steals the showBurger King has the widest in-state swing: the priciest store is 48% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $16.68 in Ellicott City, MD to $24.76 in Ocean City, MD, with the Whopper spanning $3.99 to $8.39.
Taco Bell keeps it tightTaco Bell is the most consistent brand on this Maryland map. Its priciest store is just 9% above its cheapest, from a $27.55 basket in Wheaton, MD to $30.06 in Baltimore, MD.
KFC lands right on typicalKFC’s Maryland median basket is $60.06, matching the national typical price at 0%. The range still has room to roam: $46.17 in Pocomoke City, MD to $63.86 in Millersville, MD.
Popeyes sneaks below nationalPopeyes is the bargain bright spot, with a Maryland median basket of $24.27, sitting 2% below the national typical price. Baltimore, MD has the cheapest store at $22.26, while Salisbury, MD tops out at $28.56.
McDonald’s dominates the countMcDonald’s has the most restaurants compared, with 254 across Maryland. Its basket stretches from $22.06 in Towson, MD to $27.76 in Capitol Heights, MD, and a travel plaza site in Hyattsville, MD shows up among the priciest at $26.96.
Every brand in Maryland
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 268 | Big Mac: $6.59 | $4.99 to $7.29 | 105 | 1619 E Joppa Rd, Towson |
| Burger King | 103 | Whopper: $6.49 | $3.99 to $8.39 | 103 | 9195 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City |
| Wendy's | 86 | Dave's Single: $6.49 | $6.09 to $7.29 | 107 | 110 Strato Drive, Denton |
| Taco Bell | 88 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.08 to $7.19 | 104 | Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton |
| KFC | 45 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.69 | $4.99 to $5.99 | 100 | 101 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City |
| Popeyes | 106 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.79 | 98 | 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia |
| Chick-fil-A | 88 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $5.45 to $6.09 | 104 | 705 Cambridge Marketplace, Cambridge |
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 | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.69 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — |
Cities in Maryland
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 97 | 102 | 4th |
| Frederick | 28 | 106 | 15th |
| Hagerstown | 26 | 106 | 16th |
| Silver Spring | 23 | 111 | 24th |
| Salisbury | 17 | 109 | 21st |
| Laurel | 16 | 105 | 12th |
| Columbia | 16 | 103 | 6th |
| Gaithersburg | 15 | 110 | 23rd |
| Bowie | 14 | 106 | 17th |
| Waldorf | 13 | 105 | 13th |
| Glen Burnie | 13 | 101 | 2nd |
| Annapolis | 12 | 103 | 7th |
| Oxon Hill | 11 | 107 | 19th |
| Hyattsville | 11 | 107 | 20th |
| Germantown | 10 | 106 | 18th |
| Rockville | 10 | 109 | 22nd |
| Capitol Heights | 10 | — | — |
| Cumberland | 9 | — | — |
| Bel Air | 9 | 102 | 5th |
| Aberdeen | 8 | — | — |
| Towson | 8 | 103 | 8th |
| Beltsville | 8 | 104 | 9th |
| Gambrills | 8 | 104 | 10th |
| Pasadena | 8 | 101 | 3rd |
| Elkton | 7 | — | — |
| Catonsville | 7 | — | — |
| La Plata | 7 | — | — |
| Westminster | 7 | — | — |
| Hanover | 7 | — | — |
| Owings Mills | 7 | — | — |
| Clinton | 7 | — | — |
| Upper Marlboro | 7 | 105 | 14th |
| Fort Washington | 6 | — | — |
| Prince Frederick | 6 | — | — |
| Jessup | 6 | 104 | 11th |
| Cambridge | 6 | — | — |
| Essex | 6 | — | — |
| Dundalk | 6 | 99 | 1st |
| Easton | 6 | — | — |
| Temple Hills | 6 | — | — |
| Wheaton | 6 | — | — |
| Parkville | 5 | — | — |
| Severna Park | 5 | — | — |
| District Heights | 5 | — | — |
| Lanham | 5 | — | — |
| Ocean City | 5 | — | — |
| Charlotte Hall | 5 | — | — |
| Lavale | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Maryland?
- Maryland ranks 32nd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 103, 3% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $7.29 at 268 McDonald's restaurants in Maryland, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Maryland?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Maryland is at 1619 E Joppa Rd, Towson, comparing the same basket at 268 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $8.39 at 103 Burger King restaurants in Maryland, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Maryland?
- The cheapest Burger King in Maryland is at 9195 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, comparing the same basket at 103 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.09 to $7.29 at 86 Wendy's restaurants in Maryland, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Maryland?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Maryland is at 110 Strato Drive, Denton, comparing the same basket at 86 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.08 to $7.19 at 88 Taco Bell restaurants in Maryland, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Maryland?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Maryland is at Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, comparing the same basket at 88 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.99 at 45 KFC restaurants in Maryland, typically $5.69.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Maryland?
- The cheapest KFC in Maryland is at 101 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, comparing the same basket at 45 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.79 at 106 Popeyes restaurants in Maryland, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Maryland?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Maryland is at 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, comparing the same basket at 106 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Maryland?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.45 to $6.09 at 88 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Maryland, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Maryland?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Maryland is at 705 Cambridge Marketplace, Cambridge, comparing the same basket at 87 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/maryland), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.