State rankings

Big Mac Index by State

Massachusetts has the highest Big Mac Index in 2026 ($7.09), followed by Alaska ($6.50) and New Hampshire ($6.29). Wyoming has the lowest ($4.19).

Economics50 states · 1 metricUpdated Mar 11, 2025Original page
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Big Mac IndexBetter directionWhether a higher or a lower value is better. A green arrow means higher is better, a red arrow means lower is better, and no arrow means neither.More in the glossary →
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Big Mac Index, 2026

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All 50 ranked

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
$5.05
Middle half $4.62 – $5.56
Average
$5.15
50 states
Highest
$7.09
Massachusetts
Lowest
$4.19
Wyoming

Biggest changes · 2022 → 2026

50 states have a value in both years.

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Data

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50 states · # = rank by Big Mac Index
#
1Massachusetts$7.09
2Alaska$6.50
3New Hampshire$6.29
3Maine$6.29
3Vermont$6.29
6Illinois$6.09
6Connecticut$6.09
8Rhode Island$5.99
9California$5.89
10New Jersey$5.79
11Missouri$5.69
11Colorado$5.69
13Arizona$5.59
14Arkansas$5.49
14Delaware$5.49
16Mississippi$5.40
17Idaho$5.39
17North Dakota$5.39
19Texas$5.36
20Hawaii$5.31
21New York$5.29
22Maryland$5.19
22Montana$5.19
24Georgia$5.15
25Tennessee$5.09
26Oregon$5.00
27Virginia$4.99
27New Mexico$4.99
29South Carolina$4.89
30Minnesota$4.80
31Michigan$4.79
31West Virginia$4.79
33Alabama$4.70
34Kentucky$4.69
34Louisiana$4.69
34Oklahoma$4.69
34Iowa$4.69
38Wisconsin$4.59
39South Dakota$4.54
40Washington$4.49
40Nevada$4.49
40Kansas$4.49
43Indiana$4.40
44Utah$4.39
45Florida$4.29
45Pennsylvania$4.29
45Ohio$4.29
45Nebraska$4.29
49North Carolina$4.19
49Wyoming$4.19

What correlates with Big Mac Index (2026)?

Pearson r against 2,113 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Big Mac Index tend to score higher on these

  1. Average RentAverage Rent by State
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 44
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  2. Assisted Living Community AMCNursing Home Costs by State
    r = +0.59 · strong · n = 50
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  3. Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State
    r = +0.58 · strong · n = 50
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  4. Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State
    r = +0.58 · strong · n = 50
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  5. Misc Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State
    r = +0.57 · strong · n = 50
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  6. Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
    r = +0.56 · strong · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Big Mac Index tend to score lower on these

  1. % of Registered RepublicansRegistered Voters by Party
    r = −0.66 · strong · n = 30
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  2. CLA RatingMost Conservative States
    r = −0.59 · strong · n = 50
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  3. % of RepublicansPolitical Parties by State
    r = −0.59 · strong · n = 49
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  4. Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States
    r = −0.55 · strong · n = 49
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  5. Birth Rate CensusBirth Rate by State
    r = −0.55 · strong · n = 50
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  6. Efficiency Gap (Michigan State University)Most Gerrymandered States
    r = −0.53 · strong · n = 43
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Big Mac Index?
Massachusetts has the highest Big Mac Index in 2026, at $7.09, followed by Alaska ($6.50) and New Hampshire ($6.29).
Which state has the lowest Big Mac Index?
Wyoming has the lowest Big Mac Index in 2026, at $4.19.
What is the median Big Mac Index across US states?
The median is $5.05 across the 50 US states with data in 2026.
Where does this big mac index by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Big Mac Index by State Map - USA Symbol; How Much A Big Mac Costs In Every State - Zippia; Big Mac inflation attack: Iconic burger’s price soars - New York Post; Big Mac Price in 2023. Breakdown by State: From the Cheapest to the Priciest - Fast Food Menu Prices.