How much does smoking cost in Michigan? (2026)
$10.35
average pack in Michigan (Jan 2026), #22 most expensive of 51. State excise $2.00 + federal $1.01.
$3,778a year for a pack a day
4.5%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$46,992roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Michigan prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,468 | $60,259 |
| 2006 | $50,680 | $205,404 |
| 1996 | $64,124 | $337,859 |
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 Michigan
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.62 |
| 1990 | $1.45 |
| 2000 | $3.46 |
| 2010 | $6.21 |
| 2020 | $6.78 |
| 2026 | $10.35 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Michigan, 10.8% of adults smoke, down from 23.3% in 2011. 28.7% are former smokers: more people in Michigan have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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