I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King and the least expensive was my favorite

Burger King's classic cheeseburger had the most flavorful burger and bun.Erin McDowell/Business Insider; NYC Russ/Shutterstock; Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock; rafapress/Shutterstock

• I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's.
• They all cost around $3, excluding tax.

The price of the fast-food burger has risen over the years.

Average fast-food menu prices have risen between 39% and 100% since 2014, and McDonald's prices have doubled in those 10 years, according to a May report by FinanceBuzz.

Rising fast food prices are due to factors including inflation and increased labor costs, but the classic cheeseburger remains one of the cheapest menu items at most fast-food chains.

I decided to order the cheapest cheeseburgers at the three biggest burger chains — McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's — to determine which one is worth your money.

They all came with the same classic ingredients: a single beef patty, one slice of cheese, and ketchup.

However, there was a clear winner in terms of taste and value.

Here are the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, ranked from worst to best.