How much does smoking cost in Hawaii? (2026)
$13.09
average pack in Hawaii (Jan 2026), #7 most expensive of 51. State excise $3.60 + federal $1.01.
$4,778a year for a pack a day
3.8%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$57,500roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Hawaii prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $36,876 | $79,330 |
| 2006 | $64,838 | $259,869 |
| 1996 | $79,174 | $400,996 |
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 Hawaii
| 1970 | $0.37 |
| 1980 | $0.68 |
| 1990 | $1.64 |
| 2000 | $4.05 |
| 2010 | $8.45 |
| 2020 | $9.52 |
| 2026 | $13.09 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Hawaii, 8.3% of adults smoke, down from 16.8% in 2011. 26.3% are former smokers: more people in Hawaii have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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