🇺🇸USD ($) Pricing • 2026

McDonald's Menu Prices in United States (2026)

Updated price guide for McDonald's across all menu categories in United States. Check item prices, combo meal costs, and value menu deals in USD ($).

Min Price$1.59
Average$4.52
Max Price$8.99
Quick AnswerVerified for September 2026

How much does McDonald's cost in United States?

On average, individual combo meals at McDonald's in United States cost around $4.52. Budget items and sides start at $1.59, while large combo meals and family share boxes range up to $8.99. Prices are quoted in USD ($).

Key Takeaways:
  • Average Meal Cost: $4.52
  • Lowest Item Price: $1.59
  • Highest Item Price: $8.99
  • Prices verified against current United States restaurant menus

Best Value & Budget Items

Breakfast Platters

1 items

Three golden brown hotcakes with a warm, buttery flavor, served with real butter and sweet maple flavored hotcake syrup.

580 cal
$4.49

Breakfast Sandwiches

2 items

Freshly cracked Grade A egg, Canadian bacon, and melted American cheese on a toasted English muffin.

310 cal
$4.89

Sizzling hot pork sausage patty, freshly cracked egg, and American cheese on a toasted English muffin.

480 cal
$5.19

Breakfast Sides

1 items

Crispy, golden shredded potato patty fried to perfection.

140 cal
$2.69

Hotcakes

1 items

Three golden brown hotcakes with real butter and sweet maple-flavored hotcake syrup, paired with a savory hot sausage patty.

770 cal
$5.79

McGriddles

1 items

Soft, warm griddle cakes with the sweet taste of maple, folded egg, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, and American cheese.

430 cal
$5.49

Sandwiches

2 items

A freshly cracked Grade A egg on a toasted English Muffin topped with real butter and lean Canadian bacon. No artificial preservatives or flavors.

310 cal
$4.99

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg features a savory hot sausage, a slice of melty American cheese, and a freshly cracked egg on a toasted English muffin.

480 cal
$5.49

Sides

4 items

McDonald's Hash Browns are deliciously tasty and perfectly crispy. These shredded potato hash brown patties are prepared so they're soft and savory on the inside.

140 cal
$2.09

Golden, crispy, salted fries made from premium potatoes.

320 cal
$3.99

McDonald's World Famous Fries are made with premium potatoes such as the Russet Burbank and the Shepody. Perfectly salted and golden fried for a delicious crisp.

320 cal
$4.19

Snack size portion of McDonald golden crispy French fries.

230 cal
$2.79

Burgers

6 items

Two 100% pure beef patties seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, topped with tangy pickles, minced onions, ketchup, mustard, and two slices of melty American cheese.

450 cal
$4.19
Big MacPopular

Two 100% pure beef patties, Big Mac sauce, crisp shredded lettuce, American cheese, pickles, and diced onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.

590 cal
$5.99

Quarter pound 100% fresh beef patty seasoned with salt and pepper, two slices of melted American cheese, slivered onions, and tangy pickles.

520 cal
$6.49
Big MacPopular

The iconic Big Mac features two 100% beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. A McDonald's classic since 1968.

590 cal
$6.99

A quarter pound of 100% fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order. Topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles, and two slices of melty American cheese.

520 cal
$7.49

Two quarter pound 100% fresh beef patties with two slices of melted American cheese, slivered onions, and pickles on a sesame bun.

740 cal
$8.29

Chicken

1 items

Crispy chicken breast fillet topped with Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and mayo on a toasted potato roll.

530 cal
$6.29

Chicken & Fish

4 items
McChickenPopular

A crispy chicken patty seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

400 cal
$3.69

Dive into the Filet-O-Fish – a wild-caught fish filet with melty American cheese and creamy tartar sauce, served on a soft, steamed bun.

390 cal
$5.99

Our tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets are made with 100% white meat chicken and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

410 cal
$6.49

Tender, juicy chicken breast meat in a crispy tempura batter, served with choice of dipping sauce.

410 cal
$5.89

Cold Drinks

1 items

Ice-cold Coca-Cola in a medium cup. Refreshingly crisp and perfect with any McDonald's meal.

210 cal
$1.69

Hot Drinks

1 items

McCafé Premium Roast Coffee is a smooth, richly satisfying medium roast made with 100% Arabica beans.

0
$1.99

McCafé

3 items

Smooth and aromatic 100% Arabica bean hot coffee.

5 cal
$2.49

Rich espresso poured over cold whole milk and sweet caramel syrup, topped with buttery caramel drizzle.

260 cal
$4.39

Rich chocolate flavor and coffee blended with ice, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

500 cal
$4.89

Soft Drinks

1 items

Crisp, refreshing Coca-Cola served ice cold.

290 cal
$2.19

Ice Cream

1 items

Smooth and creamy vanilla soft serve served in a crispy wafer cone.

200 cal
$1.89

McFlurry

3 items

Creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with crunchy pieces of Oreo cookies.

510 cal
$4.49

Creamy vanilla soft serve blended with genuine M&M chocolate candies.

640 cal
$4.49

The McDonald's McFlurry with OREO Cookies is a creamy vanilla soft serve with OREO cookie pieces mixed in.

510 cal
$4.89

Pies

2 items

Warm, flaky turnover crust filled with 100% American-grown apples and cinnamon sugar.

230 cal
$1.99

A uniquely crispy, flaky, hot pie filled with 100% American-grown apples seasoned with cinnamon.

230 cal
$2.29

Fish

1 items

Wild-caught Alaskan Pollock patty, tartar sauce, and half a slice of American cheese on a steamed bun.

390 cal
$5.29

Shareables

1 items

Twenty golden crispy McNuggets with your choice of three dipping sauces.

830 cal
$8.99

Healthy Snacks

1 items

Fresh, crisp peeled apple slices.

15 cal
$1.59

Snacks

1 items

Four crispy tender chicken McNuggets with your choice of sauce.

170 cal
$2.79

Community Price Accuracy Check

94% of users reported these McDonald's United States prices as accurate this month.

Pricing Questions & Answers for McDonald's in United States

Q:What is the cheapest item on the McDonald's menu in United States?

The most affordable items on the McDonald's United States menu are from the value or snack tier, such as Apple Slices ($1.59), Coca-Cola (Medium) ($1.69), Vanilla Cone ($1.89), McCafé Premium Roast Coffee ($1.99).

Q:Are McDonald's menu prices the same at all locations in United States?

No. McDonald's franchisees in United States determine local menu prices based on individual operating costs, commercial rents, and local supply chain logistics. Highway rest stops and airports are typically 10-20% higher than suburban outlets.

Q:How often do McDonald's prices change in United States?

McDonald's typically updates menu prices once or twice per year to reflect commodity inflation, minimum wage revisions, and seasonal promotional campaigns.

Last verified:March 2026

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