How much does smoking cost in Louisiana? (2026)
$9.15
average pack in Louisiana (Jan 2026), #40 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.08 + federal $1.01.
$3,340a year for a pack a day
4.8%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$42,214roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Louisiana prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24,495 | $51,829 |
| 2006 | $40,569 | $156,207 |
| 1996 | $50,807 | $256,798 |
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 Louisiana
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.50 |
| 2000 | $2.95 |
| 2010 | $4.56 |
| 2020 | $5.83 |
| 2026 | $9.15 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Louisiana, 15.7% of adults smoke, down from 25.7% in 2011. 25.2% are former smokers: more people in Louisiana have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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