The Real Cost of Smoking

Here, in New Jersey, everything seems to be expensive. With the rising costs of living and the economy at a standstill, people are constantly searching for new ways to help save money while still trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. One great way to tackle both saving money on your health insurance and protecting your health happens to be by quitting smoking. The number of smokers nationwide has dropped 2% within the past year; however the price of cigarettes has not. A single pack of cigarettes in NJ will cost you $8.00 before tax sets in. Not only are you paying per pack but you’re paying in your health insurance premiums too. This infograph shows how smoking affects your health insurance.