Fast food prices in New Jersey
New Jersey ranks 43rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 106, 6% above the national typical price).
1,118 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 typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.69 in New Jersey ($6.39 to $8.79 across 156 restaurants). Burger King here is 28% above its typical price in the US.
- 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 8% above its typical price in the US.
- 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 typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.74 in New Jersey ($5.39 to $6.19 across 50 restaurants). KFC here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in New Jersey ($5.49 to $7.49 across 99 restaurants). Popeyes here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- 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 typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $10.15 in New Jersey ($9.50 to $11.15 across 110 restaurants). Chipotle here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $11.50 in New Jersey ($8.25 to $13.85 across 148 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $10.99 in New Jersey ($9.99 to $12.99 across 7 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $10.83 in New Jersey ($10.15 to $12.15 across 29 restaurants). Five Guys here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.99 in New Jersey ($7.79 to $7.99 across 21 restaurants). Shake Shack here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.69 in New Jersey ($6.39 to $8.49 across 13 restaurants). Sonic here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $5.37 in New Jersey ($5.19 to $6.79 across 8 restaurants). Arby's here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Burger King swings hardest in NJBurger King has the biggest in-state spread: its priciest store is 42% above its cheapest. Cedar Grove, NJ has a $31.44 basket, while Penns Grove, NJ hits $44.78 at a turnpike site.
NJ ranks near-priciest for WhoppersBurger King lands 49 of 50 states, where 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $40.34, which is 28% above the national typical price for the brand.
Shake Shack keeps it tightShake Shack is the most consistent brand on this NJ map. Its spread is just 1%, and the median basket is $28.46, exactly 0% versus the national typical price.
Travel stops bring the sizzleA Popeyes travel plaza site in Paramus, NJ reaches $39.74. Jersey Mike's also has a turnpike site in Ramsey, NJ among its priciest, at $28.08.
McDonald's owns the mapMcDonald's has the most restaurants shown, with 251 stores compared. Its basket runs from $28.74 in Newark, NJ to $37.44 in Secaucus, NJ, a 30% spread.
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: $7.69 | $6.39 to $8.79 | 128 | 330 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove |
| Wendy's | 41 | Dave's Single: $6.89 | $6.19 to $7.29 | 108 | 1020 N. Pearl Street, Bridgeton |
| 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 | 104 | 287 Route 18, East Brunswick |
| Popeyes | 99 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $7.49 | 107 | 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 |
| Chipotle | 110 | Chicken Burrito: $10.15 | $9.50 to $11.15 | 103 | 789 Delsea Dr N, Glassboro |
| Jersey Mike's | 148 | Original Italian: $11.50 | $8.25 to $13.85 | 104 | 224 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield |
| Firehouse Subs | 7 | Hook & Ladder: $10.99 | $9.99 to $12.99 | 105 | 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack |
| Five Guys | 29 | Hamburger: $10.83 | $10.15 to $12.15 | 98 | 201 U.S. 22, Springfield |
| Shake Shack | 21 | ShackBurger: $7.99 | $7.79 to $7.99 | 100 | 2010 HWY 9, Old Bridge |
| Sonic | 13 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.69 | $6.39 to $8.49 | 107 | 1660 North Olden Avenue, Ewing |
| Arby's | 8 | Classic Roast Beef: $5.37 | $5.19 to $6.79 | 101 | 4208 US ROUTE 130, Willingboro |
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 | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $7.69 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $10.15 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $11.50 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $10.99 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $10.83 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.99 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.69 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $5.37 | — | — | — |
Cities in New Jersey
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in New Jersey?
- New Jersey ranks 43rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 106, 6% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Whopper costs $6.39 to $8.79 at 156 Burger King restaurants in New Jersey, typically $7.69.
- 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 155 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 1020 N. Pearl Street, Bridgeton, comparing the same basket at 41 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 287 Route 18, East Brunswick, comparing the same basket at 50 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 97 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $9.50 to $11.15 at 110 Chipotle restaurants in New Jersey, typically $10.15.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Chipotle in New Jersey is at 789 Delsea Dr N, Glassboro, comparing the same basket at 108 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Original Italian costs $8.25 to $13.85 at 148 Jersey Mike's restaurants in New Jersey, typically $11.50.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in New Jersey is at 224 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, comparing the same basket at 135 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.99 to $12.99 at 7 Firehouse Subs restaurants in New Jersey, typically $10.99.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in New Jersey is at 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hamburger costs $10.15 to $12.15 at 29 Five Guys restaurants in New Jersey, typically $10.83.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Five Guys in New Jersey is at 201 U.S. 22, Springfield, comparing the same basket at 29 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ShackBurger costs $7.79 to $7.99 at 21 Shake Shack restaurants in New Jersey, typically $7.99.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in New Jersey is at 2010 HWY 9, Old Bridge, comparing the same basket at 21 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $6.39 to $8.49 at 13 Sonic restaurants in New Jersey, typically $6.69.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Sonic in New Jersey is at 1660 North Olden Avenue, Ewing, comparing the same basket at 13 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in New Jersey?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $5.19 to $6.79 at 8 Arby's restaurants in New Jersey, typically $5.37.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in New Jersey?
- The cheapest Arby's in New Jersey is at 4208 US ROUTE 130, Willingboro, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
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/new-jersey), prices checked 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.