Spending · 2023
Tobacco & smoking
The average U.S. household spends $356 a year on tobacco & smoking — about 1% of the budget (2023).
$356
Avg per year
1%
Of total budget
+15%
Since 2019
Tobacco & smoking by income (before tax)
Under $30k$340
$30k–50k$374
$50k–70k$402
$70k–100k$446
$100k–150k$403
$150k+$233
Tobacco & smoking by age of reference person
Under 25$216
25–34$295
35–44$369
45–54$435
55–64$496
65–74$361
75+$136
Tobacco & smoking by region
Northeast$309
Midwest$418
South$372
West$288
Tobacco & smoking by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$366
Owner, no mortgage$323
Renter$377
Other$295
Tobacco & smoking — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on tobacco & smoking?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $356 per year on tobacco & smoking — about 1% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has tobacco & smoking spending changed since 2019?+
Average tobacco & smoking spending went from $310 in 2019 to $356 in 2023 — a +15% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.