How much does smoking cost in Mississippi? (2026)
$8.58
average pack in Mississippi (Jan 2026), #48 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.68 + federal $1.01.
$3,132a year for a pack a day
5.3%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$40,505roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Mississippi prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,951 | $48,100 |
| 2006 | $39,178 | $153,215 |
| 1996 | $48,974 | $249,690 |
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 Mississippi
| 1970 | $0.38 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.43 |
| 2000 | $2.80 |
| 2010 | $4.81 |
| 2020 | $5.47 |
| 2026 | $8.58 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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