Cigarette Prices in District of Columbia
A pack of cigarettes in District of Columbia costs $11.50 on average — +37% above the US average of $8.39. State excise tax accounts for 39% of the retail price ($4.50 per pack), on top of the $1.01 federal tax. A pack-a-day smoker in District of Columbia spends $4,198 per year — $1,135 more than the national average.
#2 most expensive of 51 jurisdictions · #1 in the Southeast · 12.7% of adults smoke
at 20 cigarettes a day · $11.5 per pack · District of Columbia
What if you invested it instead?
30-year growth · $4,198/year at 7%
compounded annuallySet a goal and track your savings progress toward it.
Get the full 30-day quit companion
Free email series. One short note per day. Personalized to your quit date.
No spam. One email/day for 30 days. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy policy.
What a pack a day costs in District of Columbia.
The raw numbers, before compounding — just the arithmetic of a habit at District of Columbia prices.
$11.50 per pack × 365 days
Before compounding, at constant prices
District of Columbia vs. the rest of the country.
See where District of Columbia sits in the national ranking and how its neighbors stack up.
5 cheapest states
- 1. Missouri$5.21
- 2. Georgia$5.67
- 3. Alabama$5.85
- 4. Virginia$5.85
- 5. Mississippi$5.95
5 most expensive states
- 1. New York$12.85
- 2. District of Columbia$11.50
- 3. Rhode Island$11.20
- 4. Connecticut$11.00
- 5. Massachusetts$10.55
District of Columbia cigarette prices — frequently asked
More tools for your journey.
Every calculator is free. No signup needed.
More tools for your journey
Every calculator is free. No signup needed.
Cost Calculator
See how much smoking really costs you.
Health Timeline
See how your body heals — 20 minutes to 15 years.
Explore →Life Expectancy
How many days has smoking cost you so far?
Explore →Pack Years
Medical-standard risk assessment.
Explore →Lung Age
The NHS concept that measures your real lung age.
Explore →Smoking Cost
Per week, month, year, and lifetime cost breakdown.
Explore →Vaping Cost
Disposable, pod, or refillable — see your real number.
Explore →Leaderboard
See how other quitters are doing.
Explore →Blog
Tips, research, and real experiences.
Explore →