Fast food prices in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ranks 34th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 103, 3% above the national typical price).
1,471 restaurants, prices as of . See Pennsylvania on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.39 in Pennsylvania ($4.89 to $7.29 across 467 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.29 in Pennsylvania ($3.99 to $8.09 across 266 restaurants). Burger King here is level with its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.79 in Pennsylvania ($5.69 to $7.89 across 247 restaurants). Wendy's here is 6% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.19 in Pennsylvania ($5.69 to $7.29 across 201 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.59 in Pennsylvania ($4.99 to $6.99 across 104 restaurants). KFC here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.74 in Pennsylvania ($5.29 to $6.99 across 96 restaurants). Popeyes here is 12% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.29 in Pennsylvania ($5.19 to $5.75 across 90 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 1% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Burger King swings widest in PABurger King has the biggest in-state gap: the Gettysburg, PA basket is 54% above the Lancaster, PA basket. The low is $15.36 in Lancaster, PA, while the high is $23.66 in Gettysburg, PA.
Popeyes runs above the national typicalPopeyes stands out statewide at 12% above its national typical price. Its PA rank is 39 of 48 states (1 = cheapest), with a $21.72 basket in Morrisville, PA and a $30.72 basket in Philadelphia, PA.
Travel stops bring Burger King sticker shockSome of the priciest Burger King baskets are at travel plaza sites. Jim Thorpe, PA, Hunker, PA, and Bowmansville, PA each show $23.56.
Chick-fil-A keeps prices tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand on this PA map. Its priciest basket in Wayne, PA is just 11% above its cheapest in York, PA, from $27.56 to $30.48.
McDonald's dominates the PA countMcDonald's has the most restaurants shown, with 436 stores compared. Its PA median basket is $24.31, ranking 28 of 51 states (1 = cheapest).
Every brand in Pennsylvania
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 467 | Big Mac: $6.39 | $4.89 to $7.29 | 103 | 530 Gallaria Dr, Johnstown |
| Burger King | 266 | Whopper: $6.29 | $3.99 to $8.09 | 100 | 531 North 3 Street, Columbia |
| Wendy's | 247 | Dave's Single: $6.79 | $5.69 to $7.89 | 106 | 135 Buckaroo Lane, Bellefonte |
| Taco Bell | 201 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.19 | $5.69 to $7.29 | 104 | 211 Main Street, Harleysville |
| KFC | 104 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.59 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 97 | 9390 Route 30, Irwin |
| Popeyes | 96 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.74 | $5.29 to $6.99 | 112 | 332 W. Trenton Avenue, Morrisville |
| Chick-fil-A | 90 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.29 | $5.19 to $5.75 | 101 | 480 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead |
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 | $6.39 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.79 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $7.19 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.59 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.74 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.29 | — | — | — |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania ranks 34th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 103, 3% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.89 to $7.29 at 467 McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $6.39.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Pennsylvania is at 530 Gallaria Dr, Johnstown, comparing the same basket at 467 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $8.09 at 266 Burger King restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest Burger King in Pennsylvania is at 531 North 3 Street, Columbia, comparing the same basket at 263 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.69 to $7.89 at 247 Wendy's restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $6.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Pennsylvania is at 135 Buckaroo Lane, Bellefonte, comparing the same basket at 247 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.69 to $7.29 at 201 Taco Bell restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Pennsylvania is at 211 Main Street, Harleysville, comparing the same basket at 201 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 104 KFC restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $5.59.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest KFC in Pennsylvania is at 9390 Route 30, Irwin, comparing the same basket at 104 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.29 to $6.99 at 96 Popeyes restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $5.74.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Pennsylvania is at 332 W. Trenton Avenue, Morrisville, comparing the same basket at 96 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Pennsylvania?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.19 to $5.75 at 90 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Pennsylvania, typically $5.29.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania is at 480 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead, comparing the same basket at 90 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/pennsylvania), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.