Fast food prices in Washington DC
Washington DC ranks 44th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 108, 8% above the national typical price).
51 restaurants, prices as of . See Washington DC on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.19 in Washington DC ($6.19 to $7.89 across 24 restaurants). McDonald's here is 15% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in Washington DC ($6.89 to $7.20 across 3 restaurants). Wendy's here is 17% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Washington DC ($6.59 to $7.99 across 7 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Washington DC ($4.99 to $5.79 across 10 restaurants). Popeyes here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.19 in Washington DC ($5.99 to $6.29 across 7 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 18% above its US typical price.
The scoop
McDonald's has the widest DC swingMcDonald's prices move the most across Washington, DC: the priciest store is 32% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $24.86 to $32.86, with the Big Mac® spanning $6.19 to $7.89.
Chick-fil-A lands near the priciest endChick-fil-A ranks 45 of 47 states (1 = cheapest) in DC. Its median basket is $32.96, sitting 18% above the national typical price.
Taco Bell gives DC a small bargainTaco Bell is the one brand shown below its national typical price here, at -1%. Its DC rank is 22 of 50 states (1 = cheapest), with a median basket of $28.16.
Chick-fil-A keeps prices tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand on the map in DC. Across 7 stores, its priciest basket is just 5% above its cheapest, from $31.76 to $33.36.
McDonald's dots the map mostMcDonald's has the biggest footprint among the brands shown, with 22 restaurants compared in DC. Popeyes follows with 10, while Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A each have 7.
Every brand in Washington DC
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 24 | Big Mac: $7.19 | $6.19 to $7.89 | 115 | 2228 New York Ave Ne, Washington |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.99 | $6.89 to $7.20 | 117 | 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington |
| Taco Bell | 7 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.59 to $7.99 | 99 | 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington |
| Popeyes | 10 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $5.79 | 101 | 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington |
| Chick-fil-A | 7 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.29 | 118 | 220 Riggs Rd NE, Washington |
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 | $7.19 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $6.19 | — | — | — |
Cities in Washington DC
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 51 | 110 | 1st |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Washington DC?
- Washington DC ranks 44th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 108, 8% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.19 to $7.89 at 24 McDonald's restaurants in Washington DC, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Washington DC?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Washington DC is at 2228 New York Ave Ne, Washington, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.89 to $7.20 at 3 Wendy's restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Washington DC is at 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.59 to $7.99 at 7 Taco Bell restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Washington DC is at 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.79 at 10 Popeyes restaurants in Washington DC, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Washington DC is at 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.29 at 7 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington DC is at 220 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 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/washington-dc), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.