Fast food prices in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 23rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
551 restaurants, prices as of . See Minnesota on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.89 in Minnesota ($4.79 to $6.99 across 220 restaurants). McDonald's here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.39 in Minnesota ($3.99 to $6.69 across 93 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.29 in Minnesota ($6.29 to $6.89 across 52 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.59 in Minnesota ($6.29 to $6.99 across 101 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 2% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Minnesota ($4.99 to $6.99 across 33 restaurants). KFC here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Minnesota ($5.49 to $6.99 across 25 restaurants). Popeyes here is 6% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Minnesota ($5.25 to $5.59 across 27 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 4% above its US typical price.
The scoop
McDonald's swings widest across MinnesotaMcDonald's has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 41% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $20.56 in Inver Grove Heights, MN to $29.06 in Pipestone, MN.
Minnesota Popeyes lands in bargain countryPopeyes ranks 10 of 48 states (1 = cheapest) in Minnesota. Its median basket is $23.16, sitting 6% below the national typical price.
KFC also keeps it lowKFC ranks 11 of 50 states (1 = cheapest), with a $56.76 median basket. That is 5% below the national typical price, with Waite Park, MN at $54.96 and Buffalo, MN at $61.21.
Chick-fil-A is the steadiest map dotChick-fil-A is the most consistent here: the priciest store is just 5% above its cheapest. The basket goes from $27.88 in Saint Cloud, MN to $29.36 in Roseville, MN.
Airport stop nudges McDonald's upwardAmong the priciest McDonald's sites is an airport or station site in Saint Paul, MN at $26.66. Statewide, McDonald's has a $23.96 median basket and ranks 24 of 51 states (1 = cheapest).
Every brand in Minnesota
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 220 | Big Mac: $5.89 | $4.79 to $6.99 | 101 | 5760 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights |
| Burger King | 93 | Whopper: $6.39 | $3.99 to $6.69 | 104 | 850 Mankato Avenue, Winona |
| Wendy's | 52 | Dave's Single: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.89 | 105 | 150 Balsam St. North, Cambridge |
| Taco Bell | 101 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.59 | $6.29 to $6.99 | 98 | 1475 12th Avenue, Virginia |
| KFC | 33 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 95 | 1004 Second Street South, Waite Park |
| Popeyes | 25 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 94 | 5430 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center |
| Chick-fil-A | 27 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $5.25 to $5.59 | 104 | 4185 W Division St, Saint Cloud |
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 | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.39 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — |
Cities in Minnesota
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 30 | 101 | 6th |
| Saint Paul | 24 | 101 | 7th |
| Rochester | 18 | 104 | 15th |
| Bloomington | 16 | 101 | 8th |
| Duluth | 15 | 101 | 9th |
| Blaine | 15 | 102 | 11th |
| Eagan | 14 | 101 | 10th |
| Brooklyn Park | 14 | 100 | 5th |
| Coon Rapids | 12 | 102 | 12th |
| Mankato | 10 | 98 | 3rd |
| Maple Grove | 8 | 98 | 4th |
| Saint Cloud | 8 | 102 | 13th |
| Lakeville | 8 | 96 | 1st |
| Plymouth | 8 | 102 | 14th |
| Shakopee | 7 | — | — |
| Burnsville | 7 | — | — |
| Maplewood | 7 | — | — |
| Apple Valley | 7 | — | — |
| Albert Lea | 7 | — | — |
| Woodbury | 7 | 97 | 2nd |
| Bemidji | 6 | 108 | 16th |
| Roseville | 6 | — | — |
| Chanhassen | 6 | — | — |
| Eden Prairie | 5 | — | — |
| Willmar | 5 | — | — |
| Moorhead | 5 | — | — |
| Richfield | 5 | — | — |
| Waite Park | 5 | — | — |
| Brooklyn Center | 5 | — | — |
| St. Paul | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Minnesota?
- Minnesota ranks 23rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.79 to $6.99 at 220 McDonald's restaurants in Minnesota, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Minnesota?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Minnesota is at 5760 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, comparing the same basket at 220 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.69 at 93 Burger King restaurants in Minnesota, typically $6.39.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Burger King in Minnesota is at 850 Mankato Avenue, Winona, comparing the same basket at 93 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.29 to $6.89 at 52 Wendy's restaurants in Minnesota, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Minnesota is at 150 Balsam St. North, Cambridge, comparing the same basket at 52 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.29 to $6.99 at 101 Taco Bell restaurants in Minnesota, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Minnesota is at 1475 12th Avenue, Virginia, comparing the same basket at 101 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 33 KFC restaurants in Minnesota, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Minnesota?
- The cheapest KFC in Minnesota is at 1004 Second Street South, Waite Park, comparing the same basket at 33 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 25 Popeyes restaurants in Minnesota, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Minnesota is at 5430 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, comparing the same basket at 25 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Minnesota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 to $5.59 at 27 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Minnesota, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Minnesota is at 4185 W Division St, Saint Cloud, comparing the same basket at 27 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/minnesota), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.