United States · Smoking savings calculator
How much does smoking cost per year in the US?
At the national average of about $8 a pack, a 15-a-day habit costs roughly $2,190 a year, and a full pack a day is close to $2,920. Your state changes that number a lot, from near $6 a pack in low-tax states to over $12 in New York City. Put in your own price and count below for a figure that matches where you live.
Per week
$42
Per month
$183
Per year
$2,190
Over 5 years
$10,950
Default price is the national average, last checked July 2026. Set it to your local price, since state taxes swing this by several dollars a pack.
Your state is doing most of the work
Cigarette prices in the US vary more by state than in any of the other countries we cover, because state and city tobacco taxes stack on top of the federal one. A pack that costs near $6 in Missouri or Georgia runs past $12 in New York City. That means the same 15-a-day habit can cost anywhere from about $1,600 to over $3,300 a year depending only on where you buy.
| At this pack price | 15 a day, per year | Over 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| $6 (low-tax state) | $1,643 | $8,213 |
| $8 (national average) | $2,190 | $10,950 |
| $12 (New York City) | $3,285 | $16,425 |
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How much does smoking cost per year in the US?
At the national average of about $8 a pack, a 15-a-day habit costs roughly $2,190 a year, and a pack a day is about $2,920. The real figure depends heavily on your state: a pack runs near $6 in low-tax states like Missouri and past $12 in New York City.
Which US states have the most expensive cigarettes?
New York is the highest, with packs commonly past $12 and higher in New York City, driven by state and city tobacco taxes. Low-tax states such as Missouri, Georgia, and North Dakota sit closer to $6 a pack.
How much would I save in 5 years if I quit smoking?
At the US average of about $8 a pack, a 15-a-day smoker would keep roughly $10,950 over five years. In a high-tax state closer to $12 a pack, the same habit is over $16,000 across five years.
Ready to quit? Free help in the US
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free coaching in every state, or use the CDC's smokefree.gov tools. If you vape rather than smoke, our quit vaping timeline covers what to expect day by day.
Price sources: Numbeo cigarette price rankings · CDC state tobacco data. Prices vary by state and city; last checked July 2026.