McDonald’s burger prices vary a whopping 74% depending on where you live. Here is the cheapest state

The Big Arch burger contains 1,020 calories and 53 grams of protein and varies in price across the country
McDonald’s newest oversized burger is drawing attention across the country — not just for its size, but for how much its price can vary depending on where customers order it.

A survey by NeoMam Studios of more than 450 McDonald’s locations, reported by Time Out , reveals significant price differences across the country.

The burger costs as little as $7.46 in Columbia, South Carolina, but climbs to $12.99 at a Lewiston, Maine location, a nearly 74 percent difference.

State-level averages show similar variation, with Alaska ranking as the most expensive overall at about $10.32, while Oklahoma averages $8.05, and Texas and Indiana are slightly higher at roughly $8.

Other high-cost states include Washington, Hawaii and Arizona, where the Big Arch typically approaches or exceeds $10.

These differences can be attributed to regional factors such as higher transportation and operating costs, as well as McDonald’s franchise pricing flexibility.

The Big Arch is McDonald’s largest burger in the U.S., containing 1,020 calories and 53 grams of protein.

A full Big Arch Meal, which includes a medium Coke and medium fries, totals 1,610 calories, according to the company .

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