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America's cheapest city to grab a cheeseburger, fries and soda revealed-and it might surprise you
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- The DoorDash State of Local Commerce report reveals significant regional price differences for a classic American meal of cheeseburger, fries, and soda, with Austin, Texas, offering the lowest average price at $12.94 and Anchorage, Alaska, the highest at $28.28.
- Southern and Southeastern cities tend to have more affordable prices due to lower operating costs, while Midwest and Texas cities dominate the top five best-value locations for this meal.
- The average cost of the meal increased by 3.2% over the past year, driven more by rising labor, rent, and energy expenses than by food prices alone.
- The Cheeseburger Index illustrates how local economic conditions impact everyday consumer prices, highlighting the diversity of local economies across the U.S.
- The report also includes indices tracking breakfast items and household essentials, noting some grocery prices rising again, such as avocados and milk, while many household staples remain stable.
