How much does smoking cost in Utah? (2026)
$10.25
average pack in Utah (Jan 2026), #25 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.70 + federal $1.01.
$3,741a year for a pack a day
4.7%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$46,967roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Utah prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,328 | $59,884 |
| 2006 | $47,839 | $184,918 |
| 1996 | $59,290 | $297,711 |
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 Utah
| 1970 | $0.37 |
| 1980 | $0.63 |
| 1990 | $1.67 |
| 2000 | $3.31 |
| 2010 | $5.89 |
| 2020 | $6.75 |
| 2026 | $10.25 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Utah, 5.7% of adults smoke, down from 11.8% in 2011. 16.1% are former smokers: more people in Utah have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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