Fast food prices in New Jersey
New Jersey ranks 39th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 107, 7% above the national typical price).
782 restaurants, prices as of . See New Jersey on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.99 in New Jersey ($5.79 to $8.19 across 251 restaurants). McDonald's here is 10% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $3.99 in New Jersey ($3.99 to $8.65 across 156 restaurants). Burger King here is 7% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.89 in New Jersey ($6.19 to $7.29 across 41 restaurants). Wendy's here is 9% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.59 in New Jersey ($5.99 to $8.49 across 121 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 2% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.74 in New Jersey ($5.39 to $6.19 across 50 restaurants). KFC here is level with its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in New Jersey ($5.49 to $7.49 across 99 restaurants). Popeyes here is 15% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.75 in New Jersey ($5.45 to $6.29 across 64 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 9% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Burger King swings widest in NJBurger King has the biggest in-state spread: its priciest store is 55% above its cheapest. Cedar Grove, NJ posts a $16.86 basket, while Absecon, NJ hits $26.08.
Popeyes lands on the pricey sidePopeyes ranks 41 of 48 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its NJ median basket is $28.56, 15% above the national typical price, with Lawnside, NJ at $22.72 and Rockaway, NJ at $32.06.
Taco Bell brings a bargain twistTaco Bell is the NJ value surprise, ranking 14 of 50 states with 1 = cheapest. Its $27.86 median basket sits 2% below the national typical price, from Hackettstown, NJ at $26.96 to Wayne, NJ at $35.66.
Mall stops spice up the top endSeveral priciest spots are mall sites. McDonald's has a mall site in Jersey City, NJ at $30.06, Taco Bell has mall sites in Freehold, NJ at $33.76 and Wayne, NJ at $35.66, and Chick-fil-A has a mall site in Jersey City, NJ at $33.36.
KFC keeps it tightKFC is the most consistent brand on this NJ map. Its priciest store is 14% above its cheapest, from Phillipsburg, NJ at $55.96 to Iselin, NJ at $63.86.
Every brand in New Jersey
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 251 | Big Mac: $6.99 | $5.79 to $8.19 | 110 | 915 18th Ave, Newark |
| Burger King | 156 | Whopper: $3.99 | $3.99 to $8.65 | 107 | 330 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove |
| Wendy's | 41 | Dave's Single: $6.89 | $6.19 to $7.29 | 109 | 209 Route 46, Rockaway |
| Taco Bell | 121 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.59 | $5.99 to $8.49 | 98 | 1925 State Route 57, Hackettstown |
| KFC | 50 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.74 | $5.39 to $6.19 | 100 | 1235 South Avenue, Plainfield |
| Popeyes | 99 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $7.49 | 115 | 16 White Horse Pike N, Lawnside |
| Chick-fil-A | 64 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.75 | $5.45 to $6.29 | 109 | 244 N Route 73, West Berlin |
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 | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $3.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.89 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.74 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.75 | — | — | — |
Cities in New Jersey
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 21 | 109 | 15th |
| Newark | 18 | 105 | 4th |
| Trenton | 15 | 112 | 19th |
| Vineland | 13 | 106 | 6th |
| Toms River | 11 | 106 | 7th |
| Cherry Hill | 11 | 107 | 10th |
| Edison | 11 | 106 | 8th |
| Elizabeth | 11 | 111 | 18th |
| Paterson | 10 | 104 | 2nd |
| Paramus | 9 | 114 | 20th |
| Pennsauken | 8 | 114 | 21st |
| Irvington | 8 | 114 | 22nd |
| North Bergen | 8 | 106 | 9th |
| Phillipsburg | 8 | 114 | 23rd |
| Plainfield | 8 | 107 | 11th |
| Burlington | 8 | 108 | 13th |
| Wayne | 8 | 104 | 3rd |
| Hackensack | 8 | 107 | 12th |
| Freehold | 8 | 110 | 17th |
| Bayonne | 7 | 109 | 16th |
| East Brunswick | 7 | — | — |
| Bridgeton | 7 | 105 | 5th |
| Sicklerville | 7 | — | — |
| Hazlet | 6 | — | — |
| Passaic | 6 | — | — |
| East Orange | 6 | — | — |
| Mount Laurel | 6 | 108 | 14th |
| Linden | 6 | — | — |
| Union | 6 | — | — |
| Glassboro | 6 | — | — |
| New Brunswick | 5 | — | — |
| South Plainfield | 5 | — | — |
| Parsippany | 5 | 100 | 1st |
| Bridgewater | 5 | — | — |
| North Brunswick | 5 | — | — |
| Ramsey | 5 | — | — |
| Pleasantville | 5 | — | — |
| Mount Holly | 5 | — | — |
| Woodbridge | 5 | — | — |
| Bloomfield | 5 | — | — |
| East Windsor | 5 | — | — |
| Union City | 5 | — | — |
| Brick | 5 | — | — |
| Willingboro | 5 | — | — |
| Deptford | 5 | — | — |
| Hamilton | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in New Jersey?
- New Jersey ranks 39th 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 New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.79 to $8.19 at 251 McDonald's restaurants in New Jersey, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in New Jersey?
- The cheapest McDonald's in New Jersey is at 915 18th Ave, Newark, comparing the same basket at 251 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $8.65 at 156 Burger King restaurants in New Jersey, typically $3.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Burger King in New Jersey is at 330 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, comparing the same basket at 156 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.19 to $7.29 at 41 Wendy's restaurants in New Jersey, typically $6.89.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Wendy's in New Jersey is at 209 Route 46, Rockaway, comparing the same basket at 41 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.99 to $8.49 at 121 Taco Bell restaurants in New Jersey, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in New Jersey is at 1925 State Route 57, Hackettstown, comparing the same basket at 121 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 to $6.19 at 50 KFC restaurants in New Jersey, typically $5.74.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in New Jersey?
- The cheapest KFC in New Jersey is at 1235 South Avenue, Plainfield, comparing the same basket at 50 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $7.49 at 99 Popeyes restaurants in New Jersey, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Popeyes in New Jersey is at 16 White Horse Pike N, Lawnside, comparing the same basket at 99 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.45 to $6.29 at 64 Chick-fil-A restaurants in New Jersey, typically $5.75.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in New Jersey is at 244 N Route 73, West Berlin, comparing the same basket at 64 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/new-jersey), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.