Jersey Mike's Subs vs Subway: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Subway is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Subway is cheaper on 1 of them, by an average of $0.42 per item.
Make Jersey Mike's Subs and Subway at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
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 — 1 of 3. 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 $0.42, 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.