Burger King vs In-N-Out Burger: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 24, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.91 per item.

Typical menu price: Burger King $4.29 · In-N-Out Burger $4.35

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Burger King's wording first.

Item	Burger King	In-N-Out Burger	Difference
French Fries (large)vs French Fries	$3.89	$2.65	$1.24 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
French Fries (medium)vs French Fries	$3.19	$2.65	$0.54 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
French Fries (small)vs French Fries	$2.49	$2.65	$0.16 cheaper at Burger King
Cheeseburger	$2.29	$4.85	$2.56 cheaper at Burger King
Soft Drink (medium)	$2.29	$2.35	$0.06 cheaper at Burger King

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Burger King vs In-N-Out Burger at a Glance

	Burger King	In-N-Out Burger
Typical menu price	$4.29	$4.35
Average menu price	$5.13	$4.90
Cheapest item	Soft Serve Cone — $1.79	Milk — $1.30
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (4 sandwiches, 4 fries) — $25.99	4x4 (four patties, four cheese) — $10.35
Items priced	45	31
Menu sections	6	5
Price range	$	$
Founded	1954	1948
Headquarters	Miami, Florida	Irvine, California
Locations	About 6,700 restaurants in the United States	About 400 restaurants across the West and Southwest

Which One Should You Order From?

Burger King has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $4.35 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, In-N-Out Burger gets you in cheaper at $1.30.

Burger King is strongest on Whopper, Original Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fries; In-N-Out Burger on Double-Double, Animal Style Fries, Neapolitan Shake. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Burger King

The BK app runs near-permanent BOGO Whopper and 2-for-$10 offers; paying board price for a Whopper is close to a mistake.
The $5 Your Way Meal covers a Whopper Jr., nuggets, fries and a drink for less than a Whopper alone.
Onion rings cost the same as fries at $3.39 medium and are the more distinctive side — Burger King is one of the few national chains to carry them.

In-N-Out Burger

Animal Style, Protein Style, extra spread, chopped chilies and well-done fries are all free modifications — the best no-cost upgrades in fast food.
A Double-Double at $6.35 costs less than a single premium burger at most competitors and contains two patties.
Building a 3x3 at $8.35 is cheaper than a Double-Double plus an extra patty ordered separately.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Burger King vs In-N-Out Burger — FAQ

Is Burger King cheaper than In-N-Out Burger in 2026?

Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 5. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $4.35 at In-N-Out Burger.

What is the price difference between Burger King and In-N-Out Burger?

On matched items the average difference is $0.91, or about 4% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; In-N-Out Burger averages $4.90 across 23.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or In-N-Out Burger?

Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and In-N-Out Burger at $1.30 (Milk).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.