How much does smoking cost in Florida? (2026)
$9.29
average pack in Florida (Jan 2026), #37 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.34 + federal $1.01.
$3,391a year for a pack a day
4.8%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$42,955roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Florida prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $25,658 | $54,062 |
| 2006 | $43,741 | $171,533 |
| 1996 | $54,141 | $274,085 |
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 Florida
| 1970 | $0.44 |
| 1980 | $0.73 |
| 1990 | $1.75 |
| 2000 | $3.02 |
| 2010 | $5.53 |
| 2020 | $6.21 |
| 2026 | $9.29 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
Join the trend
In Florida, 9.0% of adults smoke, down from 19.3% in 2011. 25.5% are former smokers: more people in Florida have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
All 50 states and DC · Made by a smoker, for smokers.