How much does smoking cost in Georgia? (2026)
$8.86
average pack in Georgia (Jan 2026), #43 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.37 + federal $1.01.
$3,234a year for a pack a day
6.1%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$43,402roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Georgia prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,253 | $46,444 |
| 2006 | $38,026 | $149,385 |
| 1996 | $47,877 | $245,832 |
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 Georgia
| 1970 | $0.36 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.38 |
| 2000 | $2.88 |
| 2010 | $4.57 |
| 2020 | $5.30 |
| 2026 | $8.86 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Georgia, 9.8% of adults smoke, down from 21.2% in 2011. 22.7% are former smokers: more people in Georgia have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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