New York vs the US typical price
The New York area is the dearest in our Dairy Queen index, ranked 12 of 12. Treats cost one to two dollars more than in the Midwest, and the two North Jersey shops did not price them the same way. Burgers and chicken strips are not sold at these locations.
Dairy Queen in New York vs the US
| Item | New York | US typical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $5.39 | $4.59 | +$0.80 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $7.19 | $6.49 | +$0.70 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Large) | $8.19 | $7.39 | +$0.80 |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | $4.09 | $3.29 | +$0.80 |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | $5.09 | $3.79 | +$1.30 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | $5.49 | $4.69 | +$0.80 |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $6.29 | $5.29 | +$1.00 |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $8.49 | $6.49 | +$2.00 |
| Banana Split | $8.59 | $6.59 | +$2.00 |
| Dilly Bar | $3.89 | $2.89 | +$1.00 |
| OREO Blizzard Cake (8 inch) | $38.99 | $34.99 | +$4.00 |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) | $3.79 | $2.99 | +$0.80 |
How New York area (North Jersey) 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 $27.85 in New York area (North Jersey). That is 20.8% 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: New York area (North Jersey) vs. the US
| Basket (in restaurant) | |
|---|---|
| New York area (North Jersey) | $27.85 |
| US median | $23.05 |
| Cheapest city we checked | $20.95 |
| Dearest city we checked | $27.85 |
Compared with the US typical price, New York area (North Jersey) is cheaper for Buster Bar 6-pack (-6%). It is dearer for Chocolate Dipped Cone (Kids) (+71%), Vanilla Cone (Kids) (+44%), Dilly Bar (+35%).
Full Dairy Queen menu prices in New York area (North Jersey)
Blizzard Treats
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $5.39 | +17% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Small) | $6.29 | +15% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $7.19 | +11% |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Large) | $8.19 | +11% |
Cones, sundaes & shakes
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cone (Kids) | $3.59 | +44% |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | $4.09 | +24% |
| Vanilla Cone (Medium) | $4.49 | +18% |
| Vanilla Cone (Large) | $4.99 | +14% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Kids) | $4.59 | +71% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | $5.09 | +34% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Medium) | $5.49 | +22% |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Large) | $5.99 | +22% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Small) | $5.09 | +28% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | $5.49 | +17% |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Large) | $5.99 | +13% |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | $5.39 | +15% |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $6.29 | +19% |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | $7.09 | +18% |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $8.49 | +31% |
| Banana Split | $8.59 | +30% |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | $8.59 | +25% |
| Dilly Bar | $3.89 | +35% |
| Dilly Bar 6-pack | $13.99 | same |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | $3.89 | +22% |
| Buster Bar | $4.29 | +17% |
| Buster Bar 6-pack | $14.99 | −6% |
| DQ Sandwich | $3.89 | +30% |
| DQ Sandwich 6-pack | $13.99 | same |
DQ cakes
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Cake (8 inch) | $38.99 | +11% |
| OREO Blizzard Cake (10 inch) | $45.99 | +15% |
Drinks
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Soft Drink (Small) | $3.09 | +15% |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) | $3.79 | +27% |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Large) | $4.09 | +21% |
| Bottled Water | $2.99 | +7% |
Deals & party platters
| Item | In restaurant | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| $3 Small DQ Coffee Cooler | $3.00 | 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 New York area (North Jersey) restaurants we checked.
Dairy Queen restaurants we checked in New York area (North Jersey)
| Restaurant | Address | Basket | Breakfast hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park | 449 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ | $27.85 | — |
| 234 Park Ave, Rutherford | 234 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ | $31.45 | — |
Even within New York area (North Jersey) prices are not identical: the same basket cost $3.60 more at 234 Park Ave, Rutherford than at 449 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park. Each restaurant is run by a franchisee who sets their own prices.
Cities with similar prices
- Kansas City — basket $24.25 (rank 9)
- Atlanta — basket $26.85 (rank 10)
- Los Angeles area — basket $27.15 (rank 11)
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 New York?
A Medium Blizzard cost $7.19 at the cheapest restaurant we checked in the New York area (US typical $6.49). Large: $8.19.
How much is a Dipped Cone in New York?
$5.09 for a Small, against $3.79 at the typical US Dairy Queen.
Is Dairy Queen expensive in New York?
New York ranked 12 of 12 metro areas in our index (1 = cheapest). Our five-treat order cost $27.85 there.
Which Dairy Queen in New York is cheaper?
Of the two restaurants we checked, 449 Rochelle Ave, Rochelle Park came to $27.85 for our order and 234 Park Ave, Rutherford to $31.45. Prices are set by each owner.
How much is a DQ ice cream cake in New York?
An 8-inch OREO Blizzard Cake was $38.99 at the cheapest restaurant we checked (US typical $34.99).