How much does smoking cost in North Dakota? (2026)
$8.71
average pack in North Dakota (Jan 2026), #47 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.44 + federal $1.01.
$3,179a year for a pack a day
6.1%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$42,798roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real North Dakota prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,209 | $46,356 |
| 2006 | $37,534 | $146,004 |
| 1996 | $48,317 | $252,769 |
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 North Dakota
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.62 |
| 1990 | $1.60 |
| 2000 | $3.07 |
| 2010 | $4.41 |
| 2020 | $5.36 |
| 2026 | $8.71 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In North Dakota, 12.4% of adults smoke, down from 21.9% in 2011. 23.5% are former smokers: more people in North Dakota have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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