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New Study Reveals The Price Of McDonald's Big Arch In Every State
The most expensive state to buy the Big Arch is Alaska, where the average cost is $10.32.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:28am
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A new study explores the average cost of a McDonald's Big Arch burger in every state. The most expensive state to buy the Big Arch is Alaska, where the average cost is $10.32. States like Oklahoma, Texas, and Indiana have the lowest average cost, with prices hovering around $8. The new Big Arch burger at McDonald's has been one of the brand's most viral launches since the Grimace Shake.
Why it matters
Fast-food prices have been steadily rising over the past several years, and the cost of a Big Arch comes with some serious sticker shock, especially in certain states. This study provides insight into the regional variations in pricing for this new McDonald's menu item.
The details
The agency identified the three most populous cities in each state, then recorded the price of a Big Arch at three McDonald's locations in each city. From there, NeoMam calculated the average price per state and ranked them from most to least expensive. Alaska has the highest average price at $10.32, followed by Washington State at $10.19, Maine at $10.03, Hawaii at $10.00, and Arizona at $9.96. On the more affordable side, Arkansas has the fifth-lowest average price at $8.22, with other low-cost states including Idaho, West Virginia, Indiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.
- The new Big Arch burger at McDonald's has been one of the brand's most viral launches since the Grimace Shake (IYKYK).
- The CEO's now-infamous video tasting the burger has since spawned countless responses from other fast food executives.
- By the time the Big Arch officially hit the menu, customers rushed to their local McDonald's to experience the hype themselves (myself included).
The players
McDonald's
A global fast-food restaurant chain known for its burgers, fries, and other menu items.
NeoMam Studios
The agency that conducted the study on the average cost of the Big Arch burger in each state.
What they’re saying
“Fast-food prices have been steadily rising over the past several years. But, even with two Quarter Pounder patties and specialty toppings, the cost of a Big Arch comes with some serious sticker shock.”
— Gabby Romero
The takeaway
This study highlights the significant regional variations in pricing for the new McDonald's Big Arch burger, with some states like Alaska and Washington seeing much higher average costs compared to more affordable options in states like Oklahoma and Texas. The findings provide valuable insights for consumers and the fast-food industry alike.
