The Average Cost of Marijuana by State - Oxford Treatment Center

Written by: Editorial StaffUpdated: Jun 13, 2024Marijuana is a relatively commonly used substance in the United States. According tofederal government estimates, 22.2 million Americans have used it in the past month and many start using it in their adolescent years. Furthermore, many states have legalized the use of the substance at some level over the past few years. Some, such as New Mexico and New York, have it legalized only for medical use, while others, such as California and Vermont, have enacted laws permitting recreational use by state citizens.Because the use of this substance is so widespread, we decided to take a closer look at how the cost of marijuana varies across U.S. states. We used a widely-cited national price directory to compile the average price of high- and medium-quality marijuana for each state. We looked at the price for two amounts: one ounce and one “joint” (as defined by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study). Our results show a notable diffe...