Culver's vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $2.24 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Culver's
- Kids meals include a scoop of frozen custard at no extra charge — an unusual inclusion that adds about $3.79 of value.
- Buy custard by the pint or quart to go: a quart at $11.99 is roughly half the per-ounce cost of individual scoops.
- Culver's e-club sends a free-item coupon on signup and again on your birthday.
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.
Culver's vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Culver's cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 5. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $8.29 at Culver's.
What is the price difference between Culver's and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $2.24, or about 40% overall. Culver's averages $8.19 across 42 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Culver's or Jack in the Box?
Culver's starts at $2.79 (Fountain Drink (regular)) 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.