Austin Emerges as Cheapest City for a Cheeseburger, Fries and Soda

DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce finds that the price of a cheeseburger, fries and a soda varies widely by city, with Austin, Texas offering the cheapest combo at $12.94 and Anchorage, Alaska the most expensive at $28.28. The ten best‑value cities cluster in the Midwest and Texas, reflecting locally lower operating costs like labor and rent. Overall, the price of the basket rose about 3.2% year over year, and the Cheeseburger Index is one of three affordability measures DoorDash uses to illustrate how local economies shape everyday prices.