How much does smoking cost in Ohio? (2026)
$9.94
average pack in Ohio (Jan 2026), #29 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.60 + federal $1.01.
$3,628a year for a pack a day
4.8%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$45,839roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Ohio prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,864 | $56,792 |
| 2006 | $46,016 | $181,519 |
| 1996 | $56,474 | $283,936 |
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 Ohio
| 1970 | $0.38 |
| 1980 | $0.61 |
| 1990 | $1.40 |
| 2000 | $2.79 |
| 2010 | $5.50 |
| 2020 | $6.55 |
| 2026 | $9.94 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Ohio, 14.4% of adults smoke, down from 25.1% in 2011. 26.3% are former smokers: more people in Ohio have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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