Fast food prices in Nebraska
Nebraska ranks 24th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
244 restaurants, prices as of . See Nebraska on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.19 in Nebraska ($4.99 to $7.39 across 80 restaurants). McDonald's here is 5% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.29 in Nebraska ($3.99 to $6.92 across 48 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Nebraska ($5.79 to $6.49 across 26 restaurants). Wendy's here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $5.99 in Nebraska ($5.89 to $6.99 across 44 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in Nebraska ($4.99 to $5.49 across 20 restaurants). KFC here is level with its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Nebraska ($5.49 to $5.79 across 14 restaurants). Popeyes here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.45 in Nebraska ($5.39 to $5.79 across 12 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 4% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Taco Bell Is A Nebraska BargainTaco Bell ranks 2 of 50 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $27.06, sitting 5% below the national typical price.
McDonald’s Shows The Biggest SwingMcDonald's has the widest in-state gap: the priciest store is 38% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $21.56 in Waverly, NE to $29.76 in Omaha, NE.
Popeyes Keeps Prices TightPopeyes is the most consistent brand on this map. Its priciest store is only 2% above its cheapest, from $23.56 in Lincoln, NE to $24.11 in Offutt Afb, NE.
McDonald’s Has The Biggest FootprintMcDonald's leads the restaurant count with 74 stores compared. Burger King follows with 48, and Taco Bell is close behind with 44.
Omaha Pops Up On The High EndOmaha, NE is the priciest McDonald's basket at $29.76, with a Big Mac at $7.39. It is also the priciest Chick-fil-A basket at $30.56, with a Chicken Sandwich at $5.79.
Every brand in Nebraska
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 80 | Big Mac: $6.19 | $4.99 to $7.39 | 105 | 13821 Guildford Street, Waverly |
| Burger King | 48 | Whopper: $6.29 | $3.99 to $6.92 | 103 | 2000 Cornhusker Dr, South Sioux City |
| Wendy's | 26 | Dave's Single: $5.79 | $5.79 to $6.49 | 96 | 8601 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln |
| Taco Bell | 44 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $5.99 | $5.89 to $6.99 | 95 | 5620 1st Avenue, Kearney |
| KFC | 20 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.49 | 100 | 1006 South 13th Street, Norfolk |
| Popeyes | 14 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 95 | 722 W O St, Lincoln |
| Chick-fil-A | 12 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.45 | $5.39 to $5.79 | 104 | 2016 Cornhusker Rd, Bellevue |
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 | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.45 | — | — | — |
Cities in Nebraska
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 82 | 101 | 4th |
| Lincoln | 40 | 99 | 3rd |
| Grand Island | 13 | 94 | 1st |
| Bellevue | 12 | 103 | 5th |
| Kearney | 10 | 94 | 2nd |
| Norfolk | 7 | 107 | 6th |
| North Platte | 6 | — | — |
| Fremont | 5 | — | — |
| Hastings | 5 | — | — |
| Columbus | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Nebraska?
- Nebraska ranks 24th 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 Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $7.39 at 80 McDonald's restaurants in Nebraska, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Nebraska?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Nebraska is at 13821 Guildford Street, Waverly, comparing the same basket at 80 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.92 at 48 Burger King restaurants in Nebraska, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Burger King in Nebraska is at 2000 Cornhusker Dr, South Sioux City, comparing the same basket at 48 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.79 to $6.49 at 26 Wendy's restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Nebraska is at 8601 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 26 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.89 to $6.99 at 44 Taco Bell restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Nebraska is at 5620 1st Avenue, Kearney, comparing the same basket at 44 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.49 at 20 KFC restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Nebraska?
- The cheapest KFC in Nebraska is at 1006 South 13th Street, Norfolk, comparing the same basket at 20 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 14 Popeyes restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Nebraska is at 722 W O St, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 to $5.79 at 12 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.45.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Nebraska is at 2016 Cornhusker Rd, Bellevue, comparing the same basket at 12 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/nebraska), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.