How much does smoking cost in Arizona? (2026)
$11.10
average pack in Arizona (Jan 2026), #19 most expensive of 51. State excise $2.00 + federal $1.01.
$4,052a year for a pack a day
4.8%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$51,302roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Arizona prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,007 | $63,667 |
| 2006 | $52,321 | $208,984 |
| 1996 | $64,467 | $329,206 |
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 Arizona
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.51 |
| 2000 | $3.46 |
| 2010 | $6.46 |
| 2020 | $7.63 |
| 2026 | $11.10 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Arizona, 7.7% of adults smoke, down from 19.3% in 2011. 26.6% are former smokers: more people in Arizona have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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