Quit help by state
Free help to quit smoking in Connecticut
Free coaching, possibly free nicotine patches, and what smoking really costs in Connecticut. Quitline details are checked against the official program site; costs come from CDC data.
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- Call
- 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
- Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges
- Free patches, gum or lozenges for Connecticut residents 18+ enrolled in the multi-call counseling program or the web-only program.
- Ways to get support
- Phone coaching · Text program · Online program
Checked on 2026-10-15 against the official program page. Offers change, so confirm eligibility when you call.
Quitline coaching is free and confidential. Combining coaching with nicotine replacement or a prescription medicine gives you better odds than going it alone. See the step-by-step quit plan.
What smoking costs in Connecticut
- State cigarette tax
- $4.35
- per pack · #5 highest of 51
- Estimated pack price
- $10.04
- 2019 average $10.04 + tax rises since
- A pack a day costs
- $3,665.00
- a year, at the estimated price
The federal tax of $1.01 per pack applies on top of the state tax. Some cities and counties add their own. Prices in stores vary, so enter yours below.
Quit smoking savings in Connecticut
Adjust to what you actually smoke and pay.
Daily spend: $10.04
- 1 day
- $10
- 1 week
- $70
- 1 month
- $301
- 1 year
- $3,665
- 5 years
- $18,323
- 10 years
- $36,646
Method: pack price ÷ 20 cigarettes × cigarettes per day × time period. Projections assume stable prices and daily usage; actual savings vary with price changes, taxes, and purchase patterns.
How many adults smoke in Connecticut
In 2025, 7.5% of adults in Connecticut said they currently smoke, lower than the state median of 10.7% (CDC BRFSS). You're far from alone in trying to stop, and the quitline exists for exactly that.
What to expect in your first days
Cravings can start within an hour or two of your last cigarette, withdrawal usually peaks in the first 3 days, and it typically eases over the first month. The quit smoking timeline shows where you are and what comes next.
Quitting smoking in Connecticut: FAQ
Can I get free nicotine patches in Connecticut?
Free patches, gum or lozenges for Connecticut residents 18+ enrolled in the multi-call counseling program or the web-only program.
What is the quitline number in Connecticut?
CT Quitline can be reached at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) also connects you to your state's quitline from anywhere in the US.
What is the cigarette tax in Connecticut?
The state excise tax is $4.35 per pack of 20 (CDC STATE System, 2025 Q2), on top of the $1.01 federal tax. That ranks 5 of 51 for the highest state cigarette tax.
How much is a pack of cigarettes in Connecticut?
The average price was $10.04 in 2019, the last year the CDC published state averages. Adding state tax increases since then gives an estimate of about $10.04 today, before manufacturer price rises, so many stores charge more.
How much would I save by quitting smoking in Connecticut?
At about $10.04 a pack, a pack a day costs roughly $3,665.00 a year. Use the calculator on this page with your own price and amount.
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Sources
- CT Quitline · checked 2026-10-15
- CDC STATE System: excise taxes on cigarettes · 2025 Q2 · CONN. GEN. STAT. ANN. §12-296
- CDC: The Tax Burden on Tobacco (Orzechowski and Walker), 2019 prices
- CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
This page is educational and does not replace medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.