How much does smoking cost in Montana? (2026)
$9.73
average pack in Montana (Jan 2026), #33 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.70 + federal $1.01.
$3,551a year for a pack a day
4.2%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$43,640roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Montana prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,802 | $57,290 |
| 2006 | $47,913 | $195,152 |
| 1996 | $58,710 | $300,369 |
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 Montana
| 1970 | $0.35 |
| 1980 | $0.60 |
| 1990 | $1.44 |
| 2000 | $2.71 |
| 2010 | $6.12 |
| 2020 | $6.46 |
| 2026 | $9.73 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Montana, 12.2% of adults smoke, down from 22.1% in 2011. 28.3% are former smokers: more people in Montana have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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