Fast food prices in South Dakota
South Dakota ranks 27th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
94 restaurants, prices as of . See South Dakota on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.99 in South Dakota ($4.99 to $7.99 across 33 restaurants). McDonald's here is 15% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $3.99 in South Dakota ($3.99 to $6.69 across 24 restaurants). Burger King here is 10% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.49 in South Dakota ($3.99 to $6.49 across 8 restaurants). Wendy's here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.29 in South Dakota ($6.29 to $6.59 across 17 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in South Dakota ($4.99 to $5.19 across 6 restaurants). KFC here is 2% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in South Dakota ($5.79 to $6.19 across 3 restaurants). Popeyes here is 5% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in South Dakota ($5.39 across 3 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 2% above its US typical price.
The scoop
McDonald's Has the Wildest SwingMcDonald's prices jump 48% from Spearfish, SD to Yankton, SD. The basket runs $22.36 in Spearfish, SD and $33.06 in Yankton, SD, with the Big Mac® ranging from $4.99 to $7.99.
Burger King Lands Near the Bargain BasementBurger King ranks 3 of 50 states (1 = cheapest) in SD. Its median basket is $16.66, sitting 9% below the national typical price.
Taco Bell Keeps It TightTaco Bell barely budges across 17 stores, with just a 1% spread. Sioux Falls, SD has the $27.26 basket, while Aberdeen, SD tops out at $27.56.
Chick-fil-A Goes Full Copy-PasteChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, with a 0% spread across 3 stores. The basket is $28.56 in Sioux Falls, SD, and the Chicken Sandwich stays $5.39 to $5.39.
McDonald's Dots the Map MostMcDonald's has the most restaurants in this SD view, with 31 stores compared. Burger King follows with 23, and Taco Bell has 17.
Every brand in South Dakota
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 33 | Big Mac: $5.99 | $4.99 to $7.99 | 115 | 131 Ryan Rd, Spearfish |
| Burger King | 24 | Whopper: $3.99 | $3.99 to $6.69 | 90 | 1002 East North Street, Rapid City |
| Wendy's | 8 | Dave's Single: $6.49 | $3.99 to $6.49 | 101 | 1910 S.E. 6Th Ave., Aberdeen |
| Taco Bell | 17 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.59 | 96 | 1611 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls |
| KFC | 6 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.19 | 98 | 532 Sunrise Ridge Road, Brookings |
| Popeyes | 3 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.79 to $6.19 | 95 | 2208 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls |
| Chick-fil-A | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.39 to $5.39 | 102 | 1902 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid City |
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 | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $3.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — |
Cities in South Dakota
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 34 | 100 | 2nd |
| Rapid City | 18 | 94 | 1st |
| Brookings | 5 | — | — |
| Watertown | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in South Dakota?
- South Dakota ranks 27th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $7.99 at 33 McDonald's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest McDonald's in South Dakota is at 131 Ryan Rd, Spearfish, comparing the same basket at 33 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.69 at 24 Burger King restaurants in South Dakota, typically $3.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Burger King in South Dakota is at 1002 East North Street, Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $6.49 at 8 Wendy's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Wendy's in South Dakota is at 1910 S.E. 6Th Ave., Aberdeen, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.29 to $6.59 at 17 Taco Bell restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in South Dakota is at 1611 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 17 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.19 at 6 KFC restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in South Dakota?
- The cheapest KFC in South Dakota is at 532 Sunrise Ridge Road, Brookings, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.79 to $6.19 at 3 Popeyes restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Popeyes in South Dakota is at 2208 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 at 3 Chick-fil-A restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in South Dakota is at 1902 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 3 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/south-dakota), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.