Is it cheaper to cook at home than eat fast food now?

Usually, yes: cooking at home is cheaper than eating fast food. In general, home-cooked meals tend to cost less per serving than fast-food meals, and some recent comparisons found home cooking can be around 50% cheaper for common items.

But it isn’t always cheaper in every situation. The savings depend on what you buy, where you live, and how well you use your groceries. If you regularly buy more food than you use, let ingredients spoil, or keep a large pantry that goes to waste, the cost advantage can shrink. For a single person, fast food can sometimes seem more economical in the short run if home cooking leads to a lot of waste.

So the practical answer is: usually cheaper, but not automatically. Exact prices can change, so if you want a precise comparison, check current local menu prices and grocery costs.