Chick-fil-A vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 10 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $3.20 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Chick-fil-A
- Chick-fil-A One is one of the few genuinely strong fast-food loyalty programmes: points on every order, a free item at low thresholds and frequent app-only offers.
- A 12-count of Nuggets at $7.79 works out to $0.65 per piece against $0.79 for a 5-count — the sensible order size for anyone eating properly.
- An Icedream cone at $1.85 is the cheapest dessert at any major chain, and a large sweet tea at $2.79 undercuts most drive-thru drinks.
Jack in the Box
- Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
- The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
- Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.
Chick-fil-A vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Chick-fil-A cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 10. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $5.25 at Chick-fil-A.
What is the price difference between Chick-fil-A and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $3.20, or about 11% overall. Chick-fil-A averages $5.56 across 43 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Chick-fil-A or Jack in the Box?
Chick-fil-A starts at $1.85 (Icedream Cone) and Jack in the Box at $1.79 (Two Tacos).
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.