Several years ago, I came down with bronchitis and used that opportunity to quit smoking cigarettes. I do have an occasional cigar. But I don't smoke them nearly as much as I did cigarettes. Plus, I get no cravings. I don't smoke them in the Jeep. There are two reasons for that: the gas tank is directly under the driver's seat and I keep a full gasoline can inside.
The below picture from Facebook got me wondering how much does a pack of cigarettes cost these days. I remember cigarette vending machines selling them for around 35 cents to 45 cents per pack. That was back in the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
A pack of Marlboro cigarettes at the Flying J cost around $9.00/pack.
There are factors as to why a pack of smokes cost so much.
According to Balancing Everything:
Americans spend an average of $6.96 for a cigarette pack. Not all US residents, however, pay the same price to satisfy their smoking habits. New Yorkers, for example, pay double the price paid by those in Missouri. Meaning, smoking two packs per week will cost you circa $1,308 a year in the Empire State. Missourians, by contrast, pay only $546. How much money does an average cigarette pack cost? What is the state with the cheapest cigarettes? Why do some states have more expensive tobacco products? Find all the answers in this guide on cigarette prices by state.
What Affects Cigarette Prices?
Before we list the states, let’s learn why the price of cigarettes varies. Several factors affect how much residents pay for cigarettes in their state. Taxes, for instance, account for 44.3% of the total cigarette retail price per pack.
To find out what a pack of cigarettes now cost in each state go here.
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