Los Angeles vs the US typical price
Los Angeles is one of the two dearest areas in our index. The mall location in Arcadia charged far more than Cerritos for the same treats — a gap of $9.50 on our five-treat order — so the table uses the cheaper restaurant. California's fast-food minimum wage is part of the reason.
Dairy Queen in Los Angeles vs the US
| Item | Los Angeles | US typical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $5.79 | $4.59 | +$1.20 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $7.19 | $6.49 | +$0.70 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Large) | $7.99 | $7.39 | +$0.60 |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | $3.99 | $3.29 | +$0.70 |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | $4.59 | $3.79 | +$0.80 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | $5.59 | $4.69 | +$0.90 |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $6.29 | $5.29 | +$1.00 |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $7.49 | $6.49 | +$1.00 |
| Banana Split | $7.49 | $6.59 | +$0.90 |
| Dilly Bar | $3.19 | $2.89 | +$0.30 |
| OREO Blizzard Cake (8 inch) | $43.99 | $34.99 | +$9.00 |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) | $3.49 | $2.99 | +$0.50 |
How Los Angeles area compares
Our everyday basket — OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium), Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small), Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium), Chocolate Shake (Medium), Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) — costs about $27.15 in Los Angeles area. That is 17.8% above the US median of $23.05. The cheapest place in our sample came to $20.95 and the dearest to $27.85.
Basket price: Los Angeles area vs. the US
| Basket (in restaurant) | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles area | $27.15 |
| US median | $23.05 |
| Cheapest city we checked | $20.95 |
| Dearest city we checked | $27.85 |
Compared with the US typical price, Los Angeles area is cheaper for Bottled Water (-29%), Chili Cheese Dog Combo (-19%), Classic Hot Dog Combo (-17%). It is dearer for Vanilla Cone (Kids) (+36%), Chocolate Dipped Cone (Kids) (+33%), Hot Fudge Sundae (Small) (+28%).
Full Dairy Queen menu prices in Los Angeles area
Blizzard Treats
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $5.79 | +26% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Small) | $6.39 | +16% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $7.19 | +11% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Large) | $7.99 | +8% |
Cones, sundaes & shakes
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cone (Kids) | $3.39 | +36% |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | $3.99 | +21% |
| Vanilla Cone (Medium) | $4.49 | +18% |
| Vanilla Cone (Large) | $5.09 | +16% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Kids) | $3.59 | +33% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | $4.59 | +21% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Medium) | $5.09 | +13% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Large) | $5.69 | +16% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Small) | $5.09 | +28% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | $5.59 | +19% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Large) | $6.29 | +19% |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | $5.69 | +21% |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $6.29 | +19% |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | $6.99 | +17% |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $7.49 | +15% |
| Banana Split | $7.49 | +14% |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | $7.49 | +9% |
| Dilly Bar | $3.19 | +10% |
| Dilly Bar 6-pack | $15.99 | +14% |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | $3.89 | +22% |
| Buster Bar | $3.99 | +9% |
| Buster Bar 6-pack | $19.99 | +25% |
DQ cakes
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Cake (8 inch) | $43.99 | +26% |
| OREO Blizzard Cake (10 inch) | $47.99 | +20% |
Hot dogs & fish
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Hot Dog | $2.99 | −14% |
| Chili Cheese Dog | $3.69 | −14% |
Fries & sides
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso | $3.49 | −4% |
Drinks
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Soft Drink (Small) | $2.99 | +11% |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) | $3.49 | +17% |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Large) | $3.99 | +18% |
| Bottled Water | $1.99 | −29% |
| Milk | $2.59 | +2% |
Combos
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Hot Dog Combo | $5.79 | −17% |
| Chili Cheese Dog Combo | $6.69 | −19% |
Deals & party platters
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Mix & Match | $5.00 | same |
| $3 Small DQ Coffee Cooler | $3.00 | same |
Dips & sauces
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Pepper Sauce (dip) | $0.99 | same |
Median in-restaurant prices from Dairy Queen's own dairyqueen.com pickup menus at 15 US restaurants (October 27, 2026), before tax. City prices: lowest of the Los Angeles area restaurants we checked.
Dairy Queen restaurants we checked in Los Angeles area
| Restaurant | Address | Basket | Breakfast hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11309 183rd Street, Cerritos | 11309 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA | $27.15 | — |
| The Shops at Sanita Anita, Arcadia | The Shops at Sanita Anita, Arcadia, CA | $36.65 | — |
Even within Los Angeles area prices are not identical: the same basket cost $9.50 more at The Shops at Sanita Anita, Arcadia than at 11309 183rd Street, Cerritos. Each restaurant is run by a franchisee who sets their own prices.
Cities with similar prices
- Detroit area — basket $23.65 (rank 8)
- Kansas City — basket $24.25 (rank 9)
- Atlanta — basket $26.85 (rank 10)
- New York area (North Jersey) — basket $27.85 (rank 12)
All 12 cities side by side: Dairy Queen prices by city.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Blizzard at Dairy Queen in Los Angeles?
A Medium Blizzard cost $7.19 at the cheapest restaurant we checked in the Los Angeles area (US typical $6.49). Large: $7.99.
How much is a Dipped Cone in Los Angeles?
$4.59 for a Small, against $3.79 at the typical US Dairy Queen.
Is Dairy Queen expensive in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles ranked 11 of 12 metro areas in our index (1 = cheapest). Our five-treat order cost $27.15 there.
Which Dairy Queen in Los Angeles is cheaper?
Of the two restaurants we checked, 11309 183rd Street, Cerritos came to $27.15 for our order and The Shops at Sanita Anita, Arcadia to $36.65. Prices are set by each owner.
How much is a DQ ice cream cake in Los Angeles?
An 8-inch OREO Blizzard Cake was $43.99 at the cheapest restaurant we checked (US typical $34.99).