Fast food prices in Massachusetts
Massachusetts ranks 38th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 107, 7% above the national typical price).
609 restaurants, prices as of . See Massachusetts on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.29 in Massachusetts ($6.39 to $8.29 across 230 restaurants). McDonald's here is 16% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.19 in Massachusetts ($6.09 to $8.69 across 115 restaurants). Burger King here is 12% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.19 in Massachusetts ($6.09 to $7.39 across 97 restaurants). Wendy's here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Massachusetts ($5.59 to $7.99 across 68 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.59 in Massachusetts ($5.69 to $6.99 across 47 restaurants). KFC here is 8% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Massachusetts ($5.49 to $5.79 across 23 restaurants). Popeyes here is 6% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in Massachusetts ($5.79 to $6.29 across 29 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 14% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Burger King swings the widestBurger King has the biggest in-state spread: its priciest store is 40% above its cheapest. Burlington, MA is the low end at $18.56, while Bridgewater, MA hits $25.96.
Popeyes bucks the pricey patternPopeyes is the bargain twist in the state of MA, with a median basket of $23.26, 6% below the national typical price. It ranks 12 of 48 states, where 1 = cheapest.
McDonald's runs high in MassachusettsMcDonald's has a median basket of $27.36, 16% above the national typical price. The state ranks 48 of 51 states, where 1 = cheapest.
Travel stops crowd the McDonald's high endThe priciest McDonald's basket is in Lee, MA at $31.56. Three travel stop sites also land among the priciest: Natick, MA ($31.06), Blandford, MA ($31.06), and Framingham, MA ($31.06).
Chick-fil-A keeps it tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, with its priciest store 9% above its cheapest. Brockton, MA posts $30.56, while Boston, MA tops out at $33.36.
Every brand in Massachusetts
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 230 | Big Mac: $7.29 | $6.39 to $8.29 | 116 | 1853 S Main St, Fall River |
| Burger King | 115 | Whopper: $7.19 | $6.09 to $8.69 | 112 | 259 Cochituate Road, Framingham |
| Wendy's | 97 | Dave's Single: $6.19 | $6.09 to $7.39 | 104 | 486 Broadway, Methuen |
| Taco Bell | 68 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $5.59 to $7.99 | 103 | 456 Sumner Ave, Springfield |
| KFC | 47 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.59 | $5.69 to $6.99 | 108 | 2135 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford |
| Popeyes | 23 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 94 | 250 Granite Street, Braintree |
| Chick-fil-A | 29 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.79 to $6.29 | 114 | 542 Westgate Dr, Brockton |
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 | $7.29 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $7.19 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Massachusetts
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 27 | 109 | 8th |
| Worcester | 20 | 110 | 11th |
| Boston | 18 | 117 | 20th |
| Fall River | 14 | 104 | 1st |
| New Bedford | 12 | 104 | 2nd |
| Brockton | 12 | 108 | 6th |
| Methuen | 10 | 109 | 9th |
| Chicopee | 10 | — | — |
| Leominster | 10 | 117 | 21st |
| Lowell | 9 | 113 | 16th |
| Framingham | 8 | 112 | 15th |
| Saugus | 8 | 108 | 7th |
| Quincy | 8 | 110 | 12th |
| Lynn | 8 | 118 | 22nd |
| Lawrence | 8 | 113 | 17th |
| West Springfield | 8 | 109 | 10th |
| Danvers | 7 | — | — |
| Dorchester | 7 | 110 | 13th |
| Holyoke | 7 | — | — |
| Haverhill | 7 | 116 | 18th |
| Marlborough | 7 | — | — |
| Taunton | 7 | 105 | 3rd |
| Woburn | 6 | — | — |
| Norwood | 6 | — | — |
| Hyannis | 6 | — | — |
| Ludlow | 6 | — | — |
| Plymouth | 6 | 116 | 19th |
| Westfield | 6 | — | — |
| Tewksbury | 5 | 110 | 14th |
| Everett | 5 | — | — |
| Salem | 5 | — | — |
| Pittsfield | 5 | — | — |
| Natick | 5 | — | — |
| Raynham | 5 | 106 | 4th |
| Swansea | 5 | — | — |
| Waltham | 5 | — | — |
| Attleboro | 5 | 106 | 5th |
| Revere | 5 | — | — |
| Milford | 5 | — | — |
| Roslindale | 5 | — | — |
| Seekonk | 5 | — | — |
| Stoughton | 5 | — | — |
| Bridgewater | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts ranks 38th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 107, 7% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.39 to $8.29 at 230 McDonald's restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $7.29.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Massachusetts is at 1853 S Main St, Fall River, comparing the same basket at 230 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.09 to $8.69 at 115 Burger King restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Burger King in Massachusetts is at 259 Cochituate Road, Framingham, comparing the same basket at 115 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.09 to $7.39 at 97 Wendy's restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Massachusetts is at 486 Broadway, Methuen, comparing the same basket at 97 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.59 to $7.99 at 68 Taco Bell restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Massachusetts is at 456 Sumner Ave, Springfield, comparing the same basket at 68 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.69 to $6.99 at 47 KFC restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest KFC in Massachusetts is at 2135 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, comparing the same basket at 47 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 23 Popeyes restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Massachusetts is at 250 Granite Street, Braintree, comparing the same basket at 23 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Massachusetts?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.79 to $6.29 at 29 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Massachusetts, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Massachusetts is at 542 Westgate Dr, Brockton, comparing the same basket at 29 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/massachusetts), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.