Kansas City, MO variant. This is a Kansas City, MO-specific version of the Sales Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Sales Tax Calculator.
Kansas City charges a combined sales tax of 8.86%, blending the MO state rate with local add-ons.
Kansas City sales tax at the register
The 8.86% rate applies to most tangible goods in Kansas City. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 8.86% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri levies a local earnings tax on residents and people working in the city, in addition to Missouri state taxes.
Kansas City offers relatively affordable home prices for a large metro.
Kansas City's economy spans logistics, finance, and government, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 8.86% = $89 tax, total $1,089. A $50 purchase adds $4.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $245,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $65,835
- Local sales tax: 8.86%
- City income tax: 1%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.27%
- Cost of living index: 90 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Kansas City?
The combined rate is 8.86%.
Are groceries taxed in Kansas City?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.