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

Updated August 20, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

In-N-Out Burger is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $0.74 per item.

Typical menu price: Dairy Queen $5.00 · 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 — Dairy Queen's wording first.

Item	Dairy Queen	In-N-Out Burger	Difference
Shake (medium)vs Neapolitan Shake	$4.99	$3.30	$1.69 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Fries (medium)vs French Fries	$3.39	$2.65	$0.74 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Fries (small)vs French Fries	$2.79	$2.65	$0.14 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Soft Drink (medium)vs Soft Drink (small)	$2.49	$2.10	$0.39 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger

Dairy Queen vs In-N-Out Burger at a Glance

	Dairy Queen	In-N-Out Burger
Typical menu price	$5.00	$4.35
Average menu price	$6.86	$4.90
Cheapest item	Dilly Bar — $2.29	Milk — $1.30
Most expensive item	10" Round Ice Cream Cake — $34.99	4x4 (four patties, four cheese) — $10.35
Items priced	42	31
Menu sections	6	5
Price range	$	$
Founded	1940	1948
Headquarters	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Irvine, California
Locations	About 4,300 restaurants in the United States	About 400 restaurants across the West and Southwest

Which One Should You Order From?

In-N-Out Burger has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.35 against $5.00 — 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.

Dairy Queen is strongest on Oreo Blizzard, Chicken Strip Basket, Dilly Bar; 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

Dairy Queen

The $7 Meal Deal includes a mini Blizzard alongside a sandwich, fries and a drink — the Blizzard alone is normally $3.99.
A Dilly Bar at $2.29 is the cheapest branded frozen treat at any national chain and has been on the menu since 1955.
A mini Blizzard at $3.99 is $1.60 less than a medium for about two thirds the volume — the mini is the sensible size for one person.

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.

Dairy Queen vs In-N-Out Burger — FAQ

Is Dairy Queen cheaper than In-N-Out Burger in 2026?

In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu In-N-Out Burger is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.35 for a typical item against $5.00 at Dairy Queen.

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

On matched items the average difference is $0.74, or about 29% overall. Dairy Queen averages $6.86 across 42 priced items; In-N-Out Burger averages $4.90 across 23.

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

Dairy Queen starts at $2.29 (Dilly Bar) 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.