How much does smoking cost in Nevada? (2026)
$10.31
average pack in Nevada (Jan 2026), #23 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.80 + federal $1.01.
$3,763a year for a pack a day
4.9%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$47,909roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Nevada prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,030 | $59,070 |
| 2006 | $46,004 | $175,201 |
| 1996 | $57,081 | $284,450 |
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 Nevada
| 1970 | $0.44 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.86 |
| 2000 | $3.18 |
| 2010 | $5.02 |
| 2020 | $7.02 |
| 2026 | $10.31 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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