Key finding: the cheapest cities for Taco Bell were Atlanta, Columbus, Nashville; the most expensive Seattle, New York (Manhattan), Denver. A Crunchwrap Supreme ranged from $5.99 to $7.99 depending on the city.
Taco Bell price index: all 17 cities
The index adds up the same order at the cheapest restaurant we checked in each city. The middle city, Houston, came to $24.84. Unlike delivery-app comparisons, these are the prices each restaurant charges for pickup and at the counter.
Taco Bell price index by city
| Rank | City | Basket total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $20.24 |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $22.84 |
| 3 | Nashville, TN | $23.04 |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | $23.44 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $24.24 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $24.34 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $24.34 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $24.44 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $24.84 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $24.94 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $25.14 |
| 12 | Brooklyn, NY | $25.24 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $25.64 |
| 14 | Los Angeles, CA | $26.54 |
| 15 | Denver, CO | $27.04 |
| 16 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $29.64 |
| 17 | Seattle, WA | $29.64 |
Prices in the largest cities
The five largest metro areas have their own page with the restaurants we checked and every item compared with the national typical price.
Crunchwrap, Chalupa and Mexican Pizza by city
The specialties show the city gap most clearly, because a percentage markup on a $6 item is worth more than on a $2 taco.
Specialties by city
| City | Crunchwrap Supreme | Chalupa Supreme (beef) | Mexican Pizza | Chicken Quesadilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $5.99 | $3.29 | $6.49 | $5.99 |
| Birmingham, AL | $6.39 | $5.29 | $5.59 | $5.99 |
| Boston, MA | $5.99 | $5.19 | $5.59 | $6.59 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $6.29 | $5.39 | $6.59 | $6.59 |
| Chicago, IL | $6.89 | $5.59 | $6.49 | $6.99 |
| Columbus, OH | $6.19 | $5.19 | $6.19 | $5.99 |
| Dallas, TX | $6.69 | $5.79 | $6.39 | $5.99 |
| Denver, CO | $7.29 | $6.49 | $6.79 | $7.19 |
| Houston, TX | $6.89 | $5.79 | $6.59 | $6.79 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $6.39 | $5.39 | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6.99 | $5.99 | $6.69 | $6.99 |
| Miami, FL | $6.79 | $5.39 | $6.79 | $6.69 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $6.79 | $6.29 | $6.49 | $6.99 |
| Nashville, TN | $5.99 | $5.19 | $5.59 | $6.59 |
| New York (Manhattan), NY | $7.99 | $6.89 | $7.39 | $7.99 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6.99 | $5.99 | $6.39 | $6.89 |
| Seattle, WA | $7.99 | $7.19 | $6.69 | $8.29 |
Tacos and burritos by city
Tacos & burritos by city
| City | Crunchy Taco | Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco | Cheesy Gordita Crunch | Bean Burrito | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $1.89 | $2.89 | $5.49 | $2.59 | $3.99 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1.89 | $2.89 | $5.59 | $1.99 | $4.59 |
| Boston, MA | $2.89 | $3.49 | $5.59 | $2.19 | $4.29 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $2.89 | $3.49 | $5.89 | $2.69 | $4.49 |
| Chicago, IL | $1.99 | $3.29 | $5.99 | $3.19 | $4.79 |
| Columbus, OH | $1.99 | $2.89 | $5.79 | $1.99 | $4.39 |
| Dallas, TX | $1.99 | $2.99 | $5.79 | $1.99 | $4.39 |
| Denver, CO | $1.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 | $2.29 | $5.39 |
| Houston, TX | $1.89 | $2.99 | $5.89 | $1.89 | $4.69 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $1.99 | $2.99 | $5.79 | $2.49 | $4.59 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.19 | $2.99 | $6.49 | $2.69 | $5.19 |
| Miami, FL | $1.99 | $3.39 | $6.29 | $1.99 | $4.69 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $1.79 | $2.99 | $5.59 | $2.29 | $4.69 |
| Nashville, TN | $1.99 | $3.19 | $5.59 | $1.99 | $4.29 |
| New York (Manhattan), NY | $2.69 | $3.99 | $7.49 | $3.19 | $5.69 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1.99 | $2.99 | $6.29 | $2.99 | $4.99 |
| Seattle, WA | $2.29 | $3.59 | $6.89 | $2.59 | $5.69 |
Sides, sweets, drinks and combos by city
Sides, sweets, drinks & combos by city
| City | Nacho Fries | Cinnabon Delights (2 pack) | Mtn Dew Baja Blast | Crunchwrap Supreme Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2.59 | $1.89 | $2.49 | $9.79 |
| Birmingham, AL | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.59 | $9.99 |
| Boston, MA | $2.99 | $2.69 | — | $10.19 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $2.99 | $2.69 | $3.19 | $10.79 |
| Chicago, IL | $2.99 | $2.49 | $2.89 | $10.39 |
| Columbus, OH | $2.59 | $2.69 | $2.69 | $9.89 |
| Dallas, TX | $2.69 | $2.99 | $2.89 | $9.99 |
| Denver, CO | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.89 | $10.99 |
| Houston, TX | $2.79 | $2.49 | $2.79 | $9.99 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $2.99 | $2.49 | — | $10.49 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.99 | $2.69 | $3.19 | $11.69 |
| Miami, FL | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | $10.69 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $2.69 | $2.79 | $2.69 | $10.39 |
| Nashville, TN | $2.39 | $2.59 | $3.19 | $10.19 |
| New York (Manhattan), NY | $2.99 | $3.39 | — | $11.99 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.89 | $2.49 | $2.79 | $10.49 |
| Seattle, WA | $3.49 | $3.29 | $2.99 | $11.89 |
What the city data shows
The classic tacos are close to national prices: in 12 of 17 cities the cheapest Crunchy Taco cost $1.99 or less, and only a few big-city centers charged more than $2.49. The bigger items are where cities differ — a Crunchwrap Supreme cost $2.00 more in Seattle, WA than in Atlanta, GA. If you live in an expensive city, the value menu and the fixed-price Luxe boxes protect you best.
Pickup vs delivery in the big cities
In Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, New York (Manhattan), NY, where we also recorded Uber Eats menus, the delivery menu was about 28% dearer than the pickup menu of the same restaurants, before fees. In an expensive city that markup comes on top of the higher menu price.
How we collected the city prices
On October 17, 2026 we read the tacobell.com pickup menus of the restaurants closest to the center of each city — two in most cities, 32 in all. City figures use the lowest price we found in that city. Restaurants away from the center may price differently; the Taco Bell app shows your own restaurant's prices once you pick it. National typical prices: Taco Bell menu with prices.
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Frequently asked questions
Which city has the cheapest Taco Bell?
Of the 17 cities we checked, Atlanta had the lowest total for the same order ($20.24), followed by Columbus and Nashville.
Where is Taco Bell most expensive?
Seattle ($29.64), together with New York (Manhattan) ($29.64).
How much does a Crunchwrap Supreme cost in different cities?
From $5.99 in Atlanta, GA to $7.99 in Seattle, WA at the cheapest restaurant in each city.
Why do Taco Bell prices differ by city?
Most US Taco Bells are franchised. Operators set prices for their market, so wages, rent and local competition show up on the menu board. The Luxe boxes are the exception — their prices barely change from city to city.
Is Taco Bell cheaper in Texas than in California?
In our data yes: the order cost $24.44 in Dallas and $24.84 in Houston against $26.54 in Los Angeles.
How do I find the prices at my own Taco Bell?
Pick your restaurant in the Taco Bell app or on tacobell.com: the pickup menu shows that restaurant's own prices before tax. The city figures here are the lowest price at the restaurants we checked near each city center.