Since Covid-19 settled, the cost of living has skyrocketed. Rents and mortgages, car payments, grocery store food, utilities and even fast food prices have gone through the roof. I’m not sure how much longer we can sustain here in the United States – land of the free has turned into land of the super expensive. For the purpose of this article, let’s just take a look at fast food prices in 2024 and how expensive a simple cheeseburger meal really is.

McDonald’s

Manhattan

Big Mac Meal: $13.59
10pc Chicken McNugget Meal: $12.79
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese: $15.39

Los Angeles

Big Mac Meal: $12.09
10pc Chicken McNuggets Meal: $11.69
Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese Meal: $13.99

Chicago

Big Mac Meal: $11.89
10 Pc Chicken Mcnuggets Meal: $12.39
Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese Meal: $13.19

Atlanta

Big Mac Meal: $11.29
10pc Chicken Nuggets Meal: $11.49
Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese: $13.59

Houston

Big Mac Meal: $9.99
10pc Chicken McNuggets Meal: $10.49
Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese: $10.79

Chipotle

Manhattan

Burrito: $11.69
Burrito Bowl: $11.29

Los Angeles

Burrito: $8.95
Burrito Bowl: $8.95

Chicago

Burrito: $9.59
Burrito Bowl: $9.59

Atlanta

Burrito: $8.39
Burrito Bowl: $8.79

Houston

Burrito: $12.15
Burrito Bowl: $12.15

Taco Bell

Manhattan

Crunchwrap Supreme Combo: $13.39
Chicken Quesadilla Combo: $13.60
3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Combo $14.87

Los Angeles

Crunchwrap Supreme Combo: $13.68
Chicken Quesadilla Combo: $13.53
3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Combo $14.97

Chicago

Crunchwrap Supreme Combo: $13.19
Chicken Quesadilla Combo: $13.49
3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Combo $15.18

Atlanta

Crunchwrap Supreme Combo: $11.90
Chicken Quesadilla Combo: $11.69
3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Combo $13.45

Houston

Crunchwrap Supreme Combo: $11.21
Chicken Quesadilla Combo: $11.94
3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Combo $13.16

Wendy’s

Manhattan

Baconator Combo: $13.09
Spicy Chicken: $10.49

Los Angeles

Baconator Combo: $12.39
Spicy Chicken: $10.69

Chicago

Baconator Combos: $11.39
Spicy Chicken: $9.79

Atlanta

Baconator Combo: $11.19
Spicy Chicken: $8.89

Houston

Baconator Combo: $14.14
Spicy Chicken: $12.07