Dairy Queen vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 20, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Neither chain is clearly cheaper. Across the 5 comparable items, the two split the wins evenly, with an average gap of $0.66 per item — which one costs you less comes down to what you order.

Typical menu price: Dairy Queen $5.00 · Jack in the Box $4.99

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	Jack in the Box	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	$6.99	$0.50 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Strips (4 pc)	$6.29	$7.49	$1.20 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.79	$3.79	same
Fries (medium)vs Value Fries (small)	$3.39	$2.29	$1.10 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Fries (small)vs Value Fries (small)	$2.79	$2.29	$0.50 cheaper at Jack in the Box

Dairy Queen vs Jack in the Box at a Glance

	Dairy Queen	Jack in the Box
Typical menu price	$5.00	$4.99
Average menu price	$6.86	$4.94
Cheapest item	Dilly Bar — $2.29	Two Tacos — $1.79
Most expensive item	10" Round Ice Cream Cake — $34.99	Munchie Meal (any variety) — $12.49
Items priced	42	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1940	1951
Headquarters	Minneapolis, Minnesota	San Diego, California
Locations	About 4,300 restaurants in the United States	About 2,200 restaurants, concentrated in the West and South

Which One Should You Order From?

Jack in the Box has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.99 against $5.00 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Jack in the Box gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Dairy Queen is strongest on Oreo Blizzard, Chicken Strip Basket, Dilly Bar; Jack in the Box on Two Tacos, Munchie Meal, Curly Fries. 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.

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.

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 Jack in the Box — FAQ

Is Dairy Queen cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?

They are close. Across 5 matched items the two chains split the result evenly, with an average difference of only $0.66 per item.

What is the price difference between Dairy Queen and Jack in the Box?

On matched items the average difference is $0.66, or about 28% overall. Dairy Queen averages $6.86 across 42 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Dairy Queen or Jack in the Box?

Dairy Queen starts at $2.29 (Dilly Bar) 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.