How much does smoking cost in Alaska? (2026)
$12.99
average pack in Alaska (Jan 2026), #8 most expensive of 51. State excise $2.00 + federal $1.01.
$4,741a year for a pack a day
3.7%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$56,921roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Alaska prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $36,762 | $79,161 |
| 2006 | $65,029 | $262,033 |
| 1996 | $79,963 | $407,765 |
Monthly, through December 2025. S&P 500 total returns with dividends (A. Damodaran, NYU Stern). Historical illustration, not a prediction.
50+ years of pack prices in Alaska
| 1970 | $0.42 |
| 1980 | $0.64 |
| 1990 | $2.02 |
| 2000 | $4.40 |
| 2010 | $7.61 |
| 2020 | $9.09 |
| 2026 | $12.99 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Alaska, 13.5% of adults smoke, down from 22.9% in 2011. 27.6% are former smokers: more people in Alaska have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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