Fast food prices in Nebraska
Nebraska ranks 30th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).
377 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 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.29 in Nebraska ($5.49 to $6.92 across 48 restaurants). Burger King here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Nebraska ($5.79 to $6.49 across 26 restaurants). Wendy's here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- 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 typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in Nebraska ($4.99 to $5.49 across 20 restaurants). KFC here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Nebraska ($5.49 to $5.79 across 14 restaurants). Popeyes here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- 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 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.50 in Nebraska ($8.75 to $10.50 across 23 restaurants). Chipotle here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $11.15 in Nebraska ($10.95 to $11.25 across 12 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $10.04 in Nebraska ($9.29 to $10.59 across 6 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $9.99 in Nebraska ($8.00 to $10.89 across 5 restaurants). Five Guys here is 11% below its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.99 in Nebraska ($4.39 to $5.39 across 13 restaurants). Culver's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A A&W Papa Burger typically costs $5.19 in Nebraska ($5.19 across 1 restaurants). A&W here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.29 in Nebraska ($5.69 to $6.99 across 29 restaurants). Sonic here is 10% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $4.99 in Nebraska ($4.28 to $5.29 across 44 restaurants). Arby's here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Taco Bell lands near the bargain basementNebraska ranks 2 of 50 states for Taco Bell, with 1 = cheapest. The median basket is $27.06, sitting 5% below the national typical price.
McDonald’s has the biggest swingMcDonald’s prices stretch the most in Nebraska: the priciest store is 38% above its cheapest. Waverly, NE has the $21.56 basket, while Omaha, NE reaches $29.76.
Popeyes keeps it tightPopeyes is the steadiest brand on this map, with only a 2% gap between its cheapest and priciest stores. Lincoln, NE shows a $23.56 basket, and Offutt Afb, NE comes in at $24.11.
Burger King splits the map tooBurger King has a 34% spread from its cheapest to priciest Nebraska stores. South Sioux City, NE posts the $12.36 basket with a $3.99 Whopper, while Scottsbluff, NE has the $16.56 basket with a $6.92 Whopper.
McDonald’s is everywhere hereMcDonald’s has the most restaurants compared in Nebraska, with 80 stores on the map. Burger King follows with 48, and Taco Bell is close behind at 44.
Every brand in Nebraska
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 80 | Big Mac: $6.19 | $4.99 to $7.39 | 103 | 900 W J St, Hastings |
| Burger King | 48 | Whopper: $6.29 | $5.49 to $6.92 | 101 | 802 Third Avenue, Kearney |
| Wendy's | 26 | Dave's Single: $5.79 | $5.79 to $6.49 | 107 | 4011 S Lincoln Ave, York |
| Taco Bell | 44 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $5.99 | $5.89 to $6.99 | 95 | 7355 Willowbrook Lane, Lincoln |
| KFC | 20 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.49 | 98 | 1006 South 13th Street, Norfolk |
| Popeyes | 14 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 101 | Military Post Access Required) 106 Meyer Ave, Offutt Afb |
| Chick-fil-A | 12 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.45 | $5.39 to $5.79 | 103 | 2016 Cornhusker Rd, Bellevue |
| Chipotle | 23 | Chicken Burrito: $9.50 | $8.75 to $10.50 | 98 | 1317 Q St Ste 100 Suite 100, Lincoln |
| Jersey Mike's | 12 | Original Italian: $11.15 | $10.95 to $11.25 | 102 | 5001 O Street, Lincoln |
| Firehouse Subs | 6 | Hook & Ladder: $10.04 | $9.29 to $10.59 | 99 | 200 N. 66th St., Ste 201, Lincoln |
| Five Guys | 5 | Hamburger: $9.99 | $8.00 to $10.89 | 89 | 848 Cornhusker Rd Suite 103, Bellevue |
| Culver's | 13 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.99 | $4.39 to $5.39 | 99 | 924 S. 20th Street, Norfolk |
| A&W | 1 | Papa Burger: $5.19 | $5.19 to $5.19 | — | — |
| Sonic | 29 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.29 | $5.69 to $6.99 | 110 | 1305 Harlan, Falls City |
| Arby's | 44 | Classic Roast Beef: $4.99 | $4.28 to $5.29 | 97 | 1111 SOUTH 2ND STREET, Ord |
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.
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.50 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $11.15 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $10.04 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $9.99 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| A&W | Papa Burger | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $4.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Nebraska
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 117 | 101 | 5th |
| Lincoln | 65 | 99 | 4th |
| Grand Island | 21 | 102 | 6th |
| Bellevue | 18 | 102 | 7th |
| Kearney | 17 | 97 | 1st |
| Norfolk | 11 | 110 | 9th |
| Fremont | 10 | — | — |
| La Vista | 9 | — | — |
| North Platte | 8 | — | — |
| Hastings | 8 | 98 | 3rd |
| Columbus | 8 | — | — |
| Gretna | 7 | 103 | 8th |
| Papillion | 7 | — | — |
| Scottsbluff | 7 | — | — |
| Elkhorn | 6 | 97 | 2nd |
| Beatrice | 5 | — | — |
| South Sioux City | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Nebraska?
- Nebraska ranks 30th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 900 W J St, Hastings, comparing the same basket at 80 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $5.49 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 802 Third Avenue, Kearney, comparing the same basket at 48 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 4011 S Lincoln Ave, York, comparing the same basket at 26 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 7355 Willowbrook Lane, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 44 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 Military Post Access Required) 106 Meyer Ave, Offutt Afb, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.75 to $10.50 at 23 Chipotle restaurants in Nebraska, typically $9.50.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Nebraska is at 1317 Q St Ste 100 Suite 100, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 23 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $10.95 to $11.25 at 12 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Nebraska, typically $11.15.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Nebraska is at 5001 O Street, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 12 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.29 to $10.59 at 6 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Nebraska, typically $10.04.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Nebraska is at 200 N. 66th St., Ste 201, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $8.00 to $10.89 at 5 Five Guys restaurants in Nebraska, typically $9.99.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Nebraska is at 848 Cornhusker Rd Suite 103, Bellevue, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.39 to $5.39 at 13 Culver's restaurants in Nebraska, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Culver's in Nebraska is at 924 S. 20th Street, Norfolk, comparing the same basket at 13 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a A&W Papa Burger in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Papa Burger costs $5.19 at 1 A&W restaurants in Nebraska, typically $5.19.
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.69 to $6.99 at 29 Sonic restaurants in Nebraska, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Sonic in Nebraska is at 1305 Harlan, Falls City, comparing the same basket at 29 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Nebraska?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.28 to $5.29 at 44 Arby's restaurants in Nebraska, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Nebraska?
- The cheapest Arby's in Nebraska is at 1111 SOUTH 2ND STREET, Ord, comparing the same basket at 42 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
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/nebraska), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.