McDonald's Prices Can Be Wildly Different From One Location To Another. Here's Why.

A viral $16 order is shining a light on the differences in price between franchises ― and no, Manhattan McDonald's aren't necessarily the most expensive.

Late last year, a man in Idaho posted a video on TikTok complaining about the price of his $16 McDonald’s order.

“I get there’s a labor shortage,” Christopher Olive said on camera back then. “I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things, but $16? $16 for a burger, a large fry and a drink? It’s just crazy!”