Where Fast Food is Cheapest in America Right Now—and Where It's Not

Fast-food chains are no strangers to customer scrutiny and have continued to cause frustrations over rising menu prices.

However, depending on where you are in the United States, the price of your Big Mac or fried chicken sandwich could vary greatly.

Online coupon platform BravoDeal recently shared a study that revealed the states where fast food is least and most expensive.

The study looked at the average price of iconic menu items at four major chains: McDonald's Big Mac, Domino's medium cheese pizza, Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich, and Taco Bell's combo meal.

Three southern states were the cheapest locations for fast food, with Mississippi earning the top spot as the cheapest place to eat out.

The study found that the state was home to the least expensive Big Mac, at an average price of $3.91. Mississippi also had the lowest Chick-fil-A prices, selling the chain's chicken sandwich at an average price of $2.99.

Following Mississippi was Arkansas, where the average price for a Big Mac was $3.95. Alabama took the third spot, with Taco Bell combo meals at an average price of $5.79.

"Hawaii's position as the most expensive state comes as no surprise, given its remote island location, which drives up the costs of goods due to transportation expenses," said Marco Farnararo, CEO and co-founder of Bravo Savings Network.

SWIPE UP FOR MORE STORIES