How much does smoking cost in Oregon? (2026)
$11.41
average pack in Oregon (Jan 2026), #17 most expensive of 51. State excise $3.33 + federal $1.01.
$4,165a year for a pack a day
6.6%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$57,421roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Oregon prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,746 | $60,615 |
| 2006 | $48,574 | $182,903 |
| 1996 | $60,938 | $304,619 |
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 Oregon
| 1970 | $0.29 |
| 1980 | $0.57 |
| 1990 | $1.60 |
| 2000 | $3.46 |
| 2010 | $5.41 |
| 2020 | $6.14 |
| 2026 | $11.41 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Oregon, 9.9% of adults smoke, down from 19.7% in 2011. 27.7% are former smokers: more people in Oregon have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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