Fast food prices in New York
New York ranks 45th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
1,690 restaurants, prices as of . See New York on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.99 in New York ($5.49 to $8.79 across 571 restaurants). McDonald's here is 15% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.89 in New York ($3.99 to $9.15 across 314 restaurants). Burger King here is 8% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.79 in New York ($5.99 to $7.49 across 109 restaurants). Wendy's here is 10% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.73 in New York ($5.19 to $8.99 across 257 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 2% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in New York ($4.99 to $7.29 across 146 restaurants). KFC here is 5% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in New York ($5.49 to $7.19 across 224 restaurants). Popeyes here is 15% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.09 in New York ($5.75 to $7.69 across 69 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 16% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Popeyes swings widest across New YorkPopeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 82% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $18.36 in Bronx, NY to $33.46 in Jamaica, NY.
Airport stops bring McDonald's sticker heatMcDonald's has two unusual sites among its priciest: an airport site in Jamaica, NY at $32.44 and an airport or station site in Jamaica, NY at $34.56. Statewide, its basket is 15% above the national typical price.
Chick-fil-A stays the steadiestChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, with the priciest store 21% above its cheapest. Its basket goes from $30.48 in Plattsburgh, NY to $36.88 in New York, NY.
Travel stops spike Burger King basketsBurger King’s priciest store is $26.74 in Ruby, NY, and travel stop sites also pop up high in West Henrietta, NY, Clarence, NY and Saugerties, NY. The Whopper range is $3.99 to $9.15.
McDonald's dominates the map countMcDonald's has the most restaurants shown in NY, with 542 stores compared. Burger King follows with 314, then Taco Bell with 257.
Every brand in New York
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 571 | Big Mac: $6.99 | $5.49 to $8.79 | 115 | 398 W Morris St, Bath |
| Burger King | 314 | Whopper: $6.89 | $3.99 to $9.15 | 108 | 194-14 Linden Blvd, Jamaica |
| Wendy's | 109 | Dave's Single: $6.79 | $5.99 to $7.49 | 110 | 397 State Route 3, Plattsburgh |
| Taco Bell | 257 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.73 | $5.19 to $8.99 | 102 | 8301 37th Ave, Jackson Heights |
| KFC | 146 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $7.29 | 105 | 168 S. Main Street, Albion |
| Popeyes | 224 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.49 to $7.19 | 115 | 130 Westchester Avenue, Bronx |
| Chick-fil-A | 69 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.09 | $5.75 to $7.69 | 116 | 400 State Route 3, Plattsburgh |
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 | $6.89 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.79 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.73 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $6.09 | — | — | — |
Cities in New York
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in New York?
- New York ranks 45th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.49 to $8.79 at 571 McDonald's restaurants in New York, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in New York?
- The cheapest McDonald's in New York is at 398 W Morris St, Bath, comparing the same basket at 571 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $9.15 at 314 Burger King restaurants in New York, typically $6.89.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in New York?
- The cheapest Burger King in New York is at 194-14 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, comparing the same basket at 314 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.99 to $7.49 at 109 Wendy's restaurants in New York, typically $6.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in New York?
- The cheapest Wendy's in New York is at 397 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, comparing the same basket at 109 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.19 to $8.99 at 257 Taco Bell restaurants in New York, typically $6.73.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in New York?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in New York is at 8301 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, comparing the same basket at 256 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $7.29 at 146 KFC restaurants in New York, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in New York?
- The cheapest KFC in New York is at 168 S. Main Street, Albion, comparing the same basket at 146 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $7.19 at 224 Popeyes restaurants in New York, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in New York?
- The cheapest Popeyes in New York is at 130 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, comparing the same basket at 224 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in New York?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.75 to $7.69 at 69 Chick-fil-A restaurants in New York, typically $6.09.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in New York?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in New York is at 400 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, comparing the same basket at 68 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-york), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.