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McDonald's Cheeseburger Price, Happy Meal and 2-Cheeseburger Meal

A single Cheeseburger averaged $3.42 on DoorDash delivery menus across sampled U.S. locations, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. The cheeseburger also appears in a Happy Meal ($6.58), a 2 Cheeseburger Meal ($11.32 Medium) and a Classic Cheeseburger Pack ($21.88).

SourceDoorDash delivery listingsLocationsSampled U.S. restaurantsObservedAug 19–Sep 29, 2026How these prices work

Every cheeseburger listing in the dataset

All burger prices

Four kinds of listing carry the cheeseburger: the sandwich alone, the Happy Meal, the two-sandwich meal and a group pack. Item prices and meal prices are kept in separate rows, and every price names its serving.

Observed in the delivery sampleNot verified contents or nutrition not confirmed
Cheeseburger prices by listingAverage DoorDash delivery listing, sampled U.S. locations, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026
ItemVariant / sizeTypePriceCaloriesStatus
Sandwich
CheeseburgerOne sandwichItem$3.42Not verifiedObserved
Kids' meal
Cheeseburger Happy Mealcomponents defined on the Happy Meal pageOne kids' mealMeal$6.58Not verifiedObserved
2 Cheeseburger Meal
2 Cheeseburger Meallisting without an explicit sizeBaseMeal$11.21Not verifiedObserved
2 Cheeseburger MealMediumMeal$11.32Not verifiedObserved
2 Cheeseburger MealLargeMeal$12.24Not verifiedObserved
Group pack
Classic Cheeseburger Packcontents not verifiedOne packMeal$21.88Not verifiedContents not verified

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Each figure averages the latest listing at each sampled location, weighted equally per location. These are delivery-menu prices before fees and tax, not in-store or national prices. 'Base' is a listing that named no size; it was averaged separately from the Medium listing, which is why the two differ by $0.11. Calories are not shown because we have not yet recorded them from the official U.S. product page.

Cheeseburger vs its nearest neighbors

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The small-burger line steps up in modest increments. This table puts the cheeseburger beside the burgers one change away from it: no cheese, added bacon, or a second patty.

Small burgers comparedAverage DoorDash delivery listing, sandwich only, sampled U.S. locations, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026
ItemVariant / sizeTypePricevs Cheeseburger
HamburgerOne sandwichItem$3.04−$0.38
CheeseburgerOne sandwichItem$3.42—
Bacon CheeseburgerOne sandwichItem$4.22+$0.80
McDoubleOne sandwichItem$4.44+$1.02
Double CheeseburgerOne sandwichItem$4.85+$1.43
Triple CheeseburgerOne sandwichItem$6.47+$3.05

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Differences are simple subtractions of two delivery averages. Each average may draw on a slightly different set of locations, so treat the gaps as approximate.

CalculationCheeseburger $3.42 − Hamburger $3.04 = $0.38Cheeseburger Happy Meal $6.58 − Hamburger Happy Meal $6.21 = $0.37

Choosing cheese adds about 37–38 cents in both the sandwich and the Happy Meal.

Editorial note

The McDouble and the Double Cheeseburger both have two patties; the McDouble averaged $0.41 less. Their build differences are covered on those pages rather than repeated here.

Is the 2 Cheeseburger Meal cheaper than ordering separately?

The 2 Cheeseburger Meal is the only regular meal built around this sandwich. Below, its observed price is set against a composed order of the same components at a la carte averages.

Calculation · Medium2 × Cheeseburger $3.42 = $6.84+ Medium French Fries $4.68+ Medium Coke $2.43= $13.95 composed estimate$13.95 − Medium meal $11.32 = $2.63

The Medium meal averaged $2.63 less than the composed order.

Calculation · Large2 × Cheeseburger $3.42 = $6.84+ Large French Fries $5.53+ Large Coke $2.73= $15.10 composed estimate$15.10 − Large meal $12.24 = $2.86

The Large meal averaged $2.86 less; moving from Medium to Large added $0.92.

Assumption

These estimates assume the meal contains two cheeseburgers, fries and a fountain drink of the stated size, the usual U.S. meal pattern described on our combo meals page. We have not confirmed the listing's exact components from an official source, and drink choice can change the separate total. All figures are delivery averages from the same window, not prices at one restaurant.

To price a different drink, a different fries size or extra sauces, use the meal builder. It keeps composed estimates separate from observed meal prices.

The Cheeseburger Happy Meal

The Cheeseburger Happy Meal averaged $6.58. That is $3.16 above the sandwich alone ($6.58 − $3.42), which covers the kids' side, drink and other items included in the box.

Happy Meal components and choices are set by McDonald's and can change. They are documented once, on the Happy Meal prices page, alongside the Hamburger and McNuggets versions, rather than restated here.

See all Happy Meal prices

Classic Cheeseburger Pack

All family bundles and packs

A group listing named Classic Cheeseburger Pack averaged $21.88 in the delivery sample.

Not verified

We could not confirm what the Classic Cheeseburger Pack contains: how many cheeseburgers, and whether fries or drinks are included. Without verified contents, we do not calculate a per-burger or per-person price for it. A separate listing named Burger Pack averaged $30.12; its contents are also unverified.

Calculation · price comparison onlyClassic Cheeseburger Pack $21.88 ÷ Cheeseburger $3.42 = 6.4

The pack costs about as much as 6.4 single cheeseburgers. This is a price ratio, not a statement of what the pack contains.

Nutrition, ingredients and allergens

Nutrition and allergen figures on this site come only from official U.S. McDonald's pages, recorded with a check date. For the cheeseburger, that record is not complete yet.

  • Calories and nutrients

    Not verified. We have not yet recorded calories, protein, sodium or sugar from the official Cheeseburger page, so no figure is shown and the compare tool treats these values as missing, not zero.

  • Allergens

    Not verified. Check the official ingredient and allergen disclosure before ordering. A missing entry here means unknown, never allergen-free. Restaurants share kitchens and equipment, so cross-contact is possible.

  • Customizations

    Removing or adding toppings changes nutrition in ways we cannot calculate exactly. Any customized order should be checked in the official app.

  • Meals and Happy Meals

    Meal nutrition depends on the side and drink chosen. Totals are only meaningful when each component has an official figure.

Official U.S. McDonald's menu

Cheeseburger questions

How much is a McDonald's cheeseburger?

A single Cheeseburger averaged $3.42 on DoorDash delivery menus across sampled U.S. locations, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. Your restaurant's in-store or app price may be different; check the official app for your location.

How much more is a cheeseburger than a hamburger?

About $0.38 in the delivery averages: $3.42 vs $3.04. The Happy Meal versions show a similar $0.37 gap.

What does the 2 Cheeseburger Meal cost by size?

Medium averaged $11.32 and Large $12.24. A listing without a stated size averaged $11.21.

How many cheeseburgers are in the Classic Cheeseburger Pack?

We have not verified the pack's contents, so we do not state a count. The listing averaged $21.88. See family bundles and group packs for other group options.

Why are these prices higher than at my restaurant?

These are delivery-menu listings, which can run higher than in-store prices, and they average many locations. The delivery vs in-store guide explains what the data does and does not show.

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