The average cost for a half ounce of weed is $136 nationwide, according to our most recent survey of marijuana prices. In fact, it’s been floating around the $136 mark all year.
But remember, that’s the average amount. What you’ll pay largely depends on where you live.
For example, the average price for a half ounce of marijuana in Seattle is about $135. In San Francisco, it’s $161. And in Denver, it’s $100.
The cost also largely depends on the strain you’re buying. Popular strains typically cost more. Sour Diesel, for example, will run you more in many cities, depending on availability, grower and other factors.
Luckily, you can keep a little more green in your pocket by using our marijuana price comparison tool to find the cost for a half of cannabis in your area.
How much is a half ounce of weed? Here’s the average price in five cities:
| City | Average Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National | $136 | Half Ounce |
| Denver | $100 | Half Ounce |
| Seattle | $135 | Half Ounce |
| Los Angeles | $100 | Half Ounce |
| Portland | $131 | Half Ounce |
| San Francisco | $161 | Half Ounce |
Price for a half in Denver
You’ll spend an average of $100 for a half ounce of marijuana in Denver. But some dispensaries are offering it for much less. In fact, you can pick it up for as low as an average of $66.
That means you can save about $400 or more a year just by comparison shopping for your favorite strains. That’s assuming you purchase a half ounce per month.
Keep an eye out for dispensaries offering deals on other marijuana products, such as edibles and vaporizers. If you’re looking for a way to consume your favorite strains other than smoking, vaporizers offer a nice alternative. Before you buy, check out our review of the best affordable and portable vaporizers.
| Dispensary | Average cost per half ounce |
|---|---|
| LaContes Central | $69 |
| Sense of Healing | $66 |
| Trenchtown Cannabis | $65 |
Price for a half in Seattle
You’ll pay an average of $135 for a half of cannabis in Seattle. But it pays to shop around in the Emerald City. Some dispensaries are even offering a half for an average as low as $65.
If you pick up a half per month, that’s a savings of nearly $900 or more per year.
| Dispensary | Average cost per half ounce |
|---|---|
| Oz Recreational | $75 |
| American Mary | $111 |
| A Greener Today | $65 |
Price for a half in Los Angeles
You can pick up a half in Los Angeles for an average of around $100. But look for better deals at dispensaries where the average for the cost of a half is as low as $84.
Shopping around can potentially save you more than $200 per year in LaLa Land, assuming you only buy a half per month. Naturally, you’ll save more when you buy more expensive strains and larger quantities.
| Dispensary | Average cost per half ounce |
|---|---|
| HHC Plus | $89 |
| Sexy Nuggs Collective | $84 |
| LA Meds 4 Less | $96 |
Price for a half in Portland
The average price for a half in Portland is $131. But remember, smart shoppers can save even more by comparing prices on their favorite strains at dispensaries in the area.
Look for dispensaries that average as low as $87 per half. Comparison shopping can save you nearly $530 or more per month in The City of Roses.
| Dispensary | Average cost per half ounce |
|---|---|
| Cannabliss & Co Firestation | $87 |
| Jayne | $87 |
| Slabtown Cannabis | $104 |
Price for a half in San Francisco
The average price for a half in San Francisco is $161, the highest out of the five cities on our list. Look for dispensaries offering half ounces in the area for as low as $125. Shopping around at different dispensaries can save you more than $430 or more per year in San Fran.
| Dispensary | Average cost per half ounce |
|---|---|
| The Green Cross | $125 |
| Harvest or Geary | $135 |
| Dutchman’s Flat | $141 |
Comparison Shopping
Comparison shopping is crucial when it comes cannabis. That’s because you can save thousands of dollars a year simply by comparing prices at your favorite dispensaries.
Let’s put it this way. Even if you save $600, and you earn the average U.S. worker’s salary of $44,000 per year, you’re saving around 1.3% of your paycheck.
Remember to use our price comparison tool to find marijuana prices in your area of the country.
Finding deals
Keep in mind that many dispensaries offer daily, weekly and monthly deals on certain quantities and strains. And becoming a member at your favorite dispensary can save you some major cash on your favorite strains — somewhere around 10% on each purchase.
Last updated May 19, 2018.
