How much does smoking cost in Vermont? (2026)
$12.48
average pack in Vermont (Jan 2026), #10 most expensive of 51. State excise $3.08 + federal $1.01.
$4,555a year for a pack a day
4.5%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$56,774roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Vermont prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $34,884 | $74,230 |
| 2006 | $59,496 | $233,089 |
| 1996 | $71,708 | $353,188 |
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 Vermont
| 1970 | $0.40 |
| 1980 | $0.61 |
| 1990 | $1.50 |
| 2000 | $3.23 |
| 2010 | $6.84 |
| 2020 | $8.85 |
| 2026 | $12.48 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Vermont, 9.6% of adults smoke, down from 19.1% in 2011. 31.4% are former smokers: more people in Vermont have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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