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

Updated August 7, 2026 3 items matched

The short answer

In-N-Out Burger is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.66 per item.

Typical menu price: In-N-Out Burger $4.35 · Whataburger $5.49

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	Whataburger	Difference
Neapolitan Shakevs Shake (medium)	$3.30	$4.49	$1.19 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
French Friesvs French Fries (small)	$2.65	$2.79	$0.14 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Coffee	$1.65	$2.29	$0.64 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger vs Whataburger at a Glance

	In-N-Out Burger	Whataburger
Typical menu price	$4.35	$5.49
Average menu price	$4.90	$6.87
Cheapest item	Milk — $1.30	Apple Slices — $1.99
Most expensive item	4x4 (four patties, four cheese) — $10.35	Party Pack Chicken Strips (20 pc) — $39.99
Items priced	31	45
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1948	1950
Headquarters	Irvine, California	San Antonio, Texas
Locations	About 400 restaurants across the West and Southwest	More than 1,050 restaurants across the South and Southwest

Which One Should You Order From?

In-N-Out Burger has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.35 against $5.49 — 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; Whataburger on Whataburger, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Patty Melt. 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.

Whataburger

The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at $3.99 is the best price-to-satisfaction item on the entire menu — and it is available for twelve hours a day.
Whataburger Rewards in the app runs frequent free-item offers and points on every order.
Ordering a Whataburger Jr. at $3.19 instead of the full Whataburger saves over $3 for a similar build at smaller size.

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 Whataburger — FAQ

Is In-N-Out Burger cheaper than Whataburger in 2026?

In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu In-N-Out Burger is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.35 for a typical item against $5.49 at Whataburger.

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

On matched items the average difference is $0.66, or about 29% overall. In-N-Out Burger averages $4.90 across 23 priced items; Whataburger averages $6.87 across 44.

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

In-N-Out Burger starts at $1.30 (Milk) and Whataburger at $1.99 (Apple Slices).

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.