Wow they sure tax them in your state it helps to pay for the health care costs of smokers. I assume you are talking about a 20 pack (25 packs are more common for us) even here in Ontario they average $12.50 that is $9.16 USD. Like others I gave them up years ago but still enjoy the occasional cigar. Use Nicoret or other gum/patch and start doing more exercise so your lungs wont want anything to do with the smoke. Good luck!