How much does smoking cost in Indiana? (2026)
$11.28
average pack in Indiana (Jan 2026), #18 most expensive of 51. State excise $3.00 + federal $1.01.
$4,117a year for a pack a day
7.3%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$58,533roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Indiana prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24,236 | $51,055 |
| 2006 | $41,818 | $165,329 |
| 1996 | $51,857 | $263,767 |
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 Indiana
| 1970 | $0.32 |
| 1980 | $0.58 |
| 1990 | $1.36 |
| 2000 | $2.70 |
| 2010 | $5.15 |
| 2020 | $5.75 |
| 2026 | $11.28 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Indiana, 13.1% of adults smoke, down from 25.6% in 2011. 26.5% are former smokers: more people in Indiana have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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