Ingredients cost the most in Hawaii, where a single burger adds up to $2.75. They're more than 50 cents cheaper in Arizona, where each burger runs an average of $2.16. How does your state stack up? Check out the map and full list below.

In 2026, the price of a hamburger in Hawaii reflects the state's high cost of imported goods. For a standard fast-food burger at a chain like McDonald's or Burger King in Honolulu, you can expect to pay between $7.00 and $11.00 for the sandwich alone, with "value meals" often exceeding $15.00. If you visit a mid-range sit-down restaurant or a local favorite like Teddy's Bigger Burgers, a high-quality burger typically costs between $16.00 and $22.00, often served with fries. At luxury resorts or high-end steakhouses, gourmet burgers featuring Wagyu beef or local grass-fed cattle can easily reach $30.00 to $45.00. Travelers are often surprised that even basic groceries are 20-30% higher than on the mainland, so "Plate Lunches" from local trucks remain a popular, slightly more affordable alternative for getting a filling meal without the high resort tax and tipping expectations found in the tourist hubs of Waikiki or Wailea.