Chula Vista cheeseburgers among priciest in country
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San Diego has some of the most expensive cheeseburgers in the country, behind only Anchorage, Alaska.
Why it matters: If you're DoorDashing burgers in Chula Vista or San Diego, expect to pay big bucks.
By the numbers: Chula Vista's average cheeseburger comes in at $24.54, per DoorDash's cheeseburger index. That's down slightly from last year, when the South Bay city also came in second.
- San Diego's average is $23.67.
Zoom in: A few locations are especially pricey.
🍔 Savoie Eatery: The Savoie Burger with provolone, bacon, onion chutney and Parmesan truffle fries costs $31.20.
🥓 The Cheesecake Factory: The Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger with fries or a green salad is $24.95.
🧀 Chili's: The Double Bacon Rancher with two beef patties, six slices of bacon, American cheese, ranch and fries is $24.79.
If you want cheap cheeseburgers, you can always check out the Kaiser Hospital Cafeteria.
The fine print: The DoorDash index's average meal price, which includes a soda and fries, has increased 7% in two years to $18.61. That matches ground beef price increases, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- French fries are up 6.2%, while soda is up nearly 5%.
- DoorDash's data combines whatever its customers pay — from fast-food to sit-down restaurants.
The big picture: Of the 100 cities tracked by the index, seven of the 10 most expensive are in California. Four of the cheapest are in Texas.
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