How much does smoking cost in Idaho? (2026)
$8.75
average pack in Idaho (Jan 2026), #45 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.57 + federal $1.01.
$3,194a year for a pack a day
5.3%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$41,377roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Idaho prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,413 | $49,111 |
| 2006 | $39,927 | $156,552 |
| 1996 | $50,321 | $259,128 |
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 Idaho
| 1970 | $0.34 |
| 1980 | $0.59 |
| 1990 | $1.44 |
| 2000 | $2.91 |
| 2010 | $4.71 |
| 2020 | $5.61 |
| 2026 | $8.75 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Idaho, 8.4% of adults smoke, down from 17.2% in 2011. 25.8% are former smokers: more people in Idaho have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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