How much does smoking cost in Maine? (2026)
$12.19
average pack in Maine (Jan 2026), #13 most expensive of 51. State excise $3.50 + federal $1.01.
$4,449a year for a pack a day
6.0%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$59,542roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Maine prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,415 | $62,278 |
| 2006 | $51,921 | $209,714 |
| 1996 | $64,793 | $335,275 |
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 Maine
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.59 |
| 2000 | $3.53 |
| 2010 | $6.46 |
| 2020 | $7.13 |
| 2026 | $12.19 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Maine, 12.9% of adults smoke, down from 22.8% in 2011. 32.5% are former smokers: more people in Maine have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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