How much does smoking cost in Nebraska? (2026)
$8.99
average pack in Nebraska (Jan 2026), #42 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.64 + federal $1.01.
$3,281a year for a pack a day
5.3%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$42,516roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Nebraska prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,565 | $49,548 |
| 2006 | $40,691 | $160,724 |
| 1996 | $51,685 | $269,099 |
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 Nebraska
| 1970 | $0.35 |
| 1980 | $0.61 |
| 1990 | $1.52 |
| 2000 | $3.10 |
| 2010 | $4.98 |
| 2020 | $5.48 |
| 2026 | $8.99 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Nebraska, 11.3% of adults smoke, down from 20.0% in 2011. 25.6% are former smokers: more people in Nebraska have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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