In-N-Out Burger vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 14, 2026 8 items matched

The short answer

Neither chain is clearly cheaper. Across the 8 comparable items, the two split the wins evenly, with an average gap of $1.53 per item — which one costs you less comes down to what you order.

Typical menu price: In-N-Out Burger $4.35 · 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 — In-N-Out Burger's wording first.

Item	In-N-Out Burger	Jack in the Box	Difference
Double-Double Combovs Double Jack	$10.15	$7.99	$2.16 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Cheeseburger Combovs Ultimate Cheeseburger	$8.65	$7.79	$0.86 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Double-Doublevs Double Jack	$6.35	$7.99	$1.64 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Cheeseburgervs Ultimate Cheeseburger	$4.85	$7.79	$2.94 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Cheese Friesvs Value Fries (small)	$4.35	$2.29	$2.06 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Shake (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry)vs Classic Shake (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry)	$3.30	$4.99	$1.69 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
French Friesvs Value Fries (small)	$2.65	$2.29	$0.36 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Coffee	$1.65	$2.19	$0.54 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger vs Jack in the Box at a Glance

	In-N-Out Burger	Jack in the Box
Typical menu price	$4.35	$4.99
Average menu price	$4.90	$4.94
Cheapest item	Milk — $1.30	Two Tacos — $1.79
Most expensive item	4x4 (four patties, four cheese) — $10.35	Munchie Meal (any variety) — $12.49
Items priced	31	44
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1948	1951
Headquarters	Irvine, California	San Diego, California
Locations	About 400 restaurants across the West and Southwest	About 2,200 restaurants, concentrated in the West and South

Which One Should You Order From?

In-N-Out Burger has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.35 against $4.99 — 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.

In-N-Out Burger is strongest on Double-Double, Animal Style Fries, Neapolitan Shake; 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

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.

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.

In-N-Out Burger vs Jack in the Box — FAQ

Is In-N-Out Burger cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?

They are close. Across 8 matched items the two chains split the result evenly, with an average difference of only $1.53 per item.

What is the price difference between In-N-Out Burger and Jack in the Box?

On matched items the average difference is $1.53, or about less than 1% overall. In-N-Out Burger averages $4.90 across 23 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.

Which has the cheaper entry price, In-N-Out Burger or Jack in the Box?

In-N-Out Burger starts at $1.30 (Milk) 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.