The Most Expensive Cities For A Burger, Fries & Soda
We all know how expensive everything has become recently, including groceries and even fast food. But a new report is proving just how high prices have gone by revealing the cost of a burger, fries, and soda in different U.S. cities.
Research from MonkeyGeek analyzes the price of the simple meal at 189 chains in 50 of the biggest cities across the country. It finds that between 2022 and 2024, prices increased by 24% on average. But some cities have been hit harder than others.
The most expensive city for this fast food meal is San Diego, where it costs an average of $20.76 at major chains. The cheapest U.S. city for a burger, fries, and soda is Detroit, where it’ll only cost you $8.12. The report also reveals the fast food chains that have seen the highest price increases from 2022 to 2024.
Wendy’s saw the biggest jump, climbing nearly 32% in 49 major cities, while Five Guys is the most expensive of the 10 biggest chains, where a burger, fries, and soda is around $21 now. That’s up $2.51 from 2022’s prices.
The Top 10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities for a Burger, Fries, and Soda
- San Diego, California – $20.76
- Washington, D.C. – $18.17
- San Francisco, California – $17.96
- Seattle, Washington – $17.83
- Boston, Massachusetts – $17.63
- Los Angeles, California – $17.50
- New York, New York – $16.61
- Phoenix, Arizona – $16.53
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – $16.48
- Baltimore, Maryland – $16.16
