A McDonald's McChicken costs about $3.74 as of August 2026, based on 44 locations checked. That is the sandwich alone, not the combo or meal.
Median price
Prices as of August 2026
Tap or hover a price44 locations checked. Median: $3.74.
Checked at 44 locations across 43 states and Washington DC.
The spread
Price difference for McChicken across the USA
How far the price of a McChicken moves from one place to another.
What people pay
In 11 of 44 places it was $3.23 or less.
In 21 of 44 places it was between $3.23 and $4.19.
In 12 of 44 places it was $4.19 or more.
Price by state
One location checked near a major city in each state, August 2026. Prices at other locations in a state will vary.
| State | Price |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $3.59 |
| Arkansas | $4.99 |
| Colorado | $3.99 |
| Connecticut | $3.69 |
| Delaware | $2.50 |
| District of Columbia | $3.99 |
| Florida | $3.69 |
| Georgia | $3.99 |
| Idaho | $2.99 |
| Illinois | $3.99 |
| Indiana | $2.69 |
| Iowa | $3.79 |
| Kansas | $2.89 |
| Kentucky | $3.89 |
| Louisiana | $5.19 |
| Maine | $4.49 |
| Maryland | $4.49 |
| Massachusetts | $4.39 |
| Michigan | $3.69 |
| Minnesota | $3.23 |
| Mississippi | $2.39 |
| Missouri | $3.39 |
| State | Price |
|---|---|
| Montana | $4.65 |
| Nebraska | $3.89 |
| New Hampshire | $5.09 |
| New Jersey | $2.59 |
| New Mexico | $3.79 |
| New York | $4.69 |
| North Carolina | $3.39 |
| North Dakota | $4.59 |
| Ohio | $2.97 |
| Oklahoma | $3.49 |
| Pennsylvania | $3.89 |
| Rhode Island | $4.19 |
| South Carolina | $3.85 |
| South Dakota | $4.39 |
| Tennessee | $3.29 |
| Texas | $3.29 |
| Utah | $2.90 |
| Vermont | $4.99 |
| Virginia | $3.59 |
| West Virginia | $3.29 |
| Wisconsin | $2.89 |
| Wyoming | $2.99 |
Where it sits among McDonald's Chicken
Prices listed at one McDonald's restaurant, July 2026.
Nearest pricier items
- 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets $3.89
- Ranch Snack Wrap $3.89
- Spicy Snack Wrap $3.89
Nutrition for McChicken
Per serving, from McDonald's own published figures.
About 104 calories per dollar.
Value
Better calories per dollar at McDonald's
How the McChicken compares with another McDonald's item.
| Item | Price | Cal | $/100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChicken | $4.69 | 390 | $1.20 |
| Ranch Snack Wrap | $3.49 | 400 | $0.87 |
Across chains
Better calories per dollar at other chains
How the McChicken compares with similar items at other chains.
| Chain | Price | Cal | $/100 cal | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger KingChicken Jr. | $3.19 | 440 | $0.73 | 1 |
| McDonald'sMcChicken | $3.74 | 390 | $0.96 | 44 |
| Taco BellAvocado Ranch Chicken Stacker | $3.65 | 350 | $1.04 | 1 |
| Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich | $7.09 | 420 | $1.69 | 41 |
| Wendy'sGrilled Chicken Wrap | $7.19 | 420 | $1.71 | 1 |
A lower price per 100 calories means more calories per dollar. It is not a claim that an item is better, healthier or a smarter buy.
Answers
McChicken FAQ
What people most often ask about the price of a McChicken.
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How we got these numbers. We check menu prices regularly and publish the month we last collected them. This page was last updated for August 2026. Nutrition is McDonald's published data.
