Jersey Mike's Subs vs Subway: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Subway is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Subway is cheaper on 9 of them, by an average of $4.89 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Jersey Mike's Subs
- The Mini at $2.50 below the Regular is genuinely enough for most people at lunch — the meat-to-bread ratio is identical.
- Mike's Way costs nothing and is how the subs are designed to be eaten; skipping it saves no money.
- Shore Points rewards in the app runs frequent offers, most often $2 off a Regular or a free sub after accumulated visits.
Subway
- A footlong costs about $3.50 more than a six-inch but gives twice the sandwich — per inch it is always the better order, and half keeps well for the next day.
- Subway digital coupons and the app's BOGO footlong offers appear most months and are the only reliable way to get below the board price.
- The Veggie Delite footlong at $7.29 is the cheapest footlong on the menu and takes free additions of every vegetable on the line.
Jersey Mike's Subs vs Subway — FAQ
Is Jersey Mike's Subs cheaper than Subway in 2026?
Subway is cheaper on most matched items — 9 of 12. Across the whole menu Subway is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.99 for a typical item against $12.25 at Jersey Mike's Subs.
What is the price difference between Jersey Mike's Subs and Subway?
On matched items the average difference is $4.89, or about 59% overall. Jersey Mike's Subs averages $23.01 across 31 priced items; Subway averages $9.44 across 37.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Jersey Mike's Subs or Subway?
Jersey Mike's Subs starts at $1.79 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) and Subway at $1.09 (Cookie (each)).
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.