How much does smoking cost in Wyoming? (2026)
$8.79
average pack in Wyoming (Jan 2026), #44 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.60 + federal $1.01.
$3,208a year for a pack a day
5.3%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$41,459roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Wyoming prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,132 | $48,616 |
| 2006 | $39,902 | $157,801 |
| 1996 | $50,077 | $257,343 |
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 Wyoming
| 1970 | $0.34 |
| 1980 | $0.56 |
| 1990 | $1.27 |
| 2000 | $2.91 |
| 2010 | $4.88 |
| 2020 | $5.40 |
| 2026 | $8.79 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Wyoming, 12.1% of adults smoke, down from 23.0% in 2011. 28.0% are former smokers: more people in Wyoming have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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