Fast food prices in Columbia, MD
Columbia, MD is the 6th cheapest of 24 Maryland cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 103, 3% above the national typical price).
16 restaurants, prices as of . See Columbia on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.39 in Columbia, MD ($5.79 to $6.99 across 4 restaurants). McDonald's here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.19 in Columbia, MD ($6.09 to $6.29 across 2 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.44 in Columbia, MD ($6.39 to $6.49 across 2 restaurants). Wendy's here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Columbia, MD ($6.99 across 1 restaurants). Taco Bell here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.69 in Columbia, MD ($5.69 across 1 restaurants). KFC here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.64 in Columbia, MD ($5.49 to $5.79 across 2 restaurants). Popeyes here is 7% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.59 in Columbia, MD ($5.59 to $5.89 across 4 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
Every brand in Columbia
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 4 | Big Mac: $6.39 | $5.79 to $6.99 | 107 | 5485 Harpers Farm Road |
| Burger King | 2 | Whopper: $6.19 | $6.09 to $6.29 | 103 | 8835 Centre Park Drive Suite 100 |
| Wendy's | 2 | Dave's Single: $6.44 | $6.39 to $6.49 | 107 | 9150 Rt 108 |
| Taco Bell | 1 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | — | — |
| KFC | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.69 | $5.69 to $5.69 | — | — |
| Popeyes | 2 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.64 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 93 | 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy |
| Chick-fil-A | 4 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.59 | $5.59 to $5.89 | 105 | 6375 Dobbin Rd |
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 | 5485 Harpers Farm Road $5.79 Big Mac | 6385 Dobbin Rd $6.99 Big Mac | 9% |
| Burger King | 8835 Centre Park Drive Suite 100 $6.09 Whopper | 7106 Minstrel Way $6.29 Whopper | 6% |
| Wendy's | 9150 Rt 108 $6.49 Dave's Single | 6355 Dobbin Road $6.39 Dave's Single | 1% |
| Popeyes | 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 8809 Centre Park Drive $5.49 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 7% |
| Chick-fil-A | 6375 Dobbin Rd $5.59 Chicken Sandwich | 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 1335 $5.89 Chicken Sandwich | 6% |
Every restaurant in Columbia, MD
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5485 Harpers Farm Road | $5.79 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 8211 Snowden River Pky | $6.39 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 7244 Cradle Rock Way | $6.39 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 6385 Dobbin Rd | $6.99 | 112 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8835 Centre Park Drive Suite 100 | $6.09 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 7106 Minstrel Way | $6.29 | 106 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9150 Rt 108 | $6.49 | 107 | $$$$$ |
| 6355 Dobbin Road | $6.39 | 107 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7102 Minstrel Way | $6.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7125 Minstrel Way | $5.69 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy | $5.79 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 8809 Centre Park Drive | $5.49 | 96 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6375 Dobbin Rd | $5.59 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 4905 Executive Park Dr | $5.59 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 9081 Snowden River Pkwy | $5.59 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 1335 | $5.89 | 112 | $$$$$ |
Nearby in Maryland
- Baltimore
- Frederick
- Hagerstown
- Silver Spring
- Salisbury
- Laurel
- Gaithersburg
- Bowie
- Waldorf
- Glen Burnie
- Annapolis
- Oxon Hill
Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.79 to $6.99 at 4 McDonald's restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $6.39.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Columbia, MD?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Columbia, MD is at 5485 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.09 to $6.29 at 2 Burger King restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $6.19.
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.39 to $6.49 at 2 Wendy's restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $6.44.
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.99 at 1 Taco Bell restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $6.99.
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.69 at 1 KFC restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $5.69.
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 2 Popeyes restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $5.64.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Columbia, MD?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.59 to $5.89 at 4 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Columbia, MD, typically $5.59.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Columbia, MD?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Columbia, MD is at 6375 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, comparing the same basket at 4 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/maryland/columbia), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.