How much does smoking cost in Maryland? (2026)
$13.47
average pack in Maryland (Jan 2026), #5 most expensive of 51. State excise $5.00 + federal $1.01.
$4,917a year for a pack a day
7.2%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$69,613roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Maryland prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $33,153 | $67,179 |
| 2006 | $54,484 | $206,484 |
| 1996 | $66,343 | $322,689 |
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 Maryland
| 1970 | $0.34 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.42 |
| 2000 | $3.45 |
| 2010 | $6.25 |
| 2020 | $6.95 |
| 2026 | $13.47 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Maryland, 8.3% of adults smoke, down from 19.1% in 2011. 22.1% are former smokers: more people in Maryland have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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