Memphis: king of fast food deals
American fast food consumers know all about extra value meals - a burger, fries, and soda all for one low low price. It turns out that value varies quite a bit depending where you live. For example, the average cost of a quarter-pound cheeseburger, large fries, and a medium soft drink in New York is nearly $1.50 more than in Memphis, Tenn. Here's the average price of a fast-food meal in major US cities:
New York $5.68
Honolulu 5.16
Washington 4.97
San Francisco 4.83
Boston 4.82
Seattle 4.82
Phoenix 4.71
St Louis 4.49
Atlanta 4.48
Los Angeles 4.37
Chicago 4.36
Memphis 4.20
Source: Runzheimer International