Austin BPI$10.47▼ -24.3%│Austin Low$5.15│Austin High$20.00│Boston BPI$17.99▲ +8.7%│Boston Low$6.29│Boston High$28.00│Chicago BPI$13.20▼ -21.5%│Chicago Low$5.89│Chicago High$27.00│Los Angeles BPI$14.81▲ +11.7%│Los Angeles Low$5.15│Los Angeles High$29.00│Nashville BPI$16.42▲ +15.1%│Nashville Low$5.89│Nashville High$30.00│New Orleans BPI$12.36▼ -7.3%│New Orleans Low$5.79│New Orleans High$19.00│New York BPI$20.83▲ +0.4%│New York Low$5.99│New York High$38.00│Portland BPI$10.94▼ -17.6%│Portland Low$6.19│Portland High$17.00│San Francisco BPI$16.80▼ -1.6%│San Francisco Low$6.89│San Francisco High$28.00│Seattle BPI$16.57▲ +2.5%│Seattle Low$5.40│Seattle High$26.00│Austin BPI$10.47▼ -24.3%│Austin Low$5.15│Austin High$20.00│Boston BPI$17.99▲ +8.7%│Boston Low$6.29│Boston High$28.00│Chicago BPI$13.20▼ -21.5%│Chicago Low$5.89│Chicago High$27.00│Los Angeles BPI$14.81▲ +11.7%│Los Angeles Low$5.15│Los Angeles High$29.00│Nashville BPI$16.42▲ +15.1%│Nashville Low$5.89│Nashville High$30.00│New Orleans BPI$12.36▼ -7.3%│New Orleans Low$5.79│New Orleans High$19.00│New York BPI$20.83▲ +0.4%│New York Low$5.99│New York High$38.00│Portland BPI$10.94▼ -17.6%│Portland Low$6.19│Portland High$17.00│San Francisco BPI$16.80▼ -1.6%│San Francisco Low$6.89│San Francisco High$28.00│Seattle BPI$16.57▲ +2.5%│Seattle Low$5.40│Seattle High$26.00│Austin BPI$10.47▼ -24.3%│Austin Low$5.15│Austin High$20.00│Boston BPI$17.99▲ +8.7%│Boston Low$6.29│Boston High$28.00│Chicago BPI$13.20▼ -21.5%│Chicago Low$5.89│Chicago High$27.00│Los Angeles BPI$14.81▲ +11.7%│Los Angeles Low$5.15│Los Angeles High$29.00│Nashville BPI$16.42▲ +15.1%│Nashville Low$5.89│Nashville High$30.00│New Orleans BPI$12.36▼ -7.3%│New Orleans Low$5.79│New Orleans High$19.00│New York BPI$20.83▲ +0.4%│New York Low$5.99│New York High$38.00│Portland BPI$10.94▼ -17.6%│Portland Low$6.19│Portland High$17.00│San Francisco BPI$16.80▼ -1.6%│San Francisco Low$6.89│San Francisco High$28.00│Seattle BPI$16.57▲ +2.5%│Seattle Low$5.40│Seattle High$26.00│
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BURGER PRICE INDEX

Est. 2026 · 10 US Cities

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Boston

MA
$17.99
+8.7% this week#2 of 10 cities

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Boston, MA BPI: $17.99 (+8.7% WoW) — ranks #2 of 10; national prints $15.04. Bloomberg Terminal energy, Wendy's drive-thru prices — https://burgerprice.com/cities/boston-ma

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vs National Average

$15.04national avg→Boston is 19.6% above average
The Read

Boston prints $17.99, #2 of 10 on the tape — 19.6% above the national $15.04, rallying 8.7% on the week. The drive-thru doesn't care about your feelings.

On the TapeLast 5 weeks
Aug 17
$14.30
▼-9.3%
Aug 24
$16.53
▲+15.6%
Aug 31
$14.59
▼-11.7%
Sep 7
$16.55
▲+13.4%
Sep 14
$17.99
▲+8.7%

5-week tape: Boston climbed $14.30 → $17.99 (+25.8%), 3 green prints. Your wallet filed the complaint; the menu didn't care.

Value Trade
$6.29
McDonald's
Premium Print
$28.00
Craigie on Main
🏆Burger of the Week

Secret Burger

Alden & Harlow

$26.00

“This week's top pick is a strategic investment in culinary intrigue. The Secret Burger offers a unique market proposition, delivering an exclusive, high-quality experience that transcends a mere meal. While its premium pricing reflects bespoke ingredients and meticulous preparation, the inherent allure of its 'secret' nature provides an undeniable experiential ROI for the discerning palate seeking more than just sustenance.”

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Local Purchasing Power

Min wage vs the local BPI print

0.8burgers/hr
$15.00/hr state min wage buys 0.8 of the $17.99 BPI basket. The market clears; your wallet may not.
Peer Prints

San Francisco, CA

Closest BPI on the tape

$16.80

Seattle, WA

Closest BPI on the tape

$16.57
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BPI Candlestick

39-week OHLC · body = BPI movement · wicks = price spread

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Restaurant Prices

15 restaurants sampled this week

RestaurantBurgerPriceType
McDonald'sBig Mac$6.29Fast
Burger KingWhopper$6.99Fast
Wendy'sDave's Single$7.19Fast
Shake ShackShackBurger$8.39Fast
Five GuysCheeseburger$10.99Fast
Roxy's Grilled CheeseMighty Melt Burger$13.00Casual
South Street DinerDiner Cheeseburger$13.99Casual
Boston Burger CompanyThe Basic Burger$16.00Casual
The Friendly ToastThe Friendly Burger$16.00Casual
Mr. Dooley's TavernMr. Dooley's Burger$18.00Casual
jm CurleyThe Curley Burger$24.00Premium
Boston ChopsBoston Chops Burger$24.00Premium
Alden & HarlowSecret Burger$26.00Premium
Grill 23 & BarGrill 23 Burger$26.00Premium
Craigie on MainCraigie on Main Burger$28.00Premium

BPI is a weighted average of fast-food, casual, and premium burger prices sampled weekly. Not financial advice — just the tape. Full methodology.

Boston FAQ

What is Boston's Burger Price Index this week?+

Boston, MA prints at $17.99 for the week of 2026-09-14. +8.7% week-over-week. That's the weighted tape across fast-food, casual, and premium burgers sampled in Boston.

How does Boston compare to the national average?+

Boston sits 19.6% above the national print of $15.04 — rank #2 of 10 tracked cities (highest BPI first).

What's the cheapest and most expensive burger in Boston?+

Floor: McDonald's at $6.29. Ceiling: Craigie on Main at $28.00. Sample this week: 15 burgers. Full tape is on this page.

How do I read Boston's BPI?+

BPI is a weighted average — Fast Food 20%, Casual/Diner 40%, Premium/Gourmet 40%. Same recipe every city, every week. The big number is the print; WoW % is the move; the chart and price table fill in the story. Not financial advice — just the tape.

Which cities print closest to Boston?+

Closest peers on BPI this week: San Francisco, CA ($16.80); Seattle, WA ($16.57). Browse the full grid on /cities or the weekly table on /rankings.

Compare markets on All Cities or the weekly rankings. Methodology on About.