Long Beach, CA variant. This is a Long Beach, CA-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.
Long Beach charges a combined sales tax of 10.25%, blending the CA state rate with local add-ons.
Long Beach sales tax at the register
The 10.25% rate applies to most tangible goods in Long Beach. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 10.25% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Long Beach, CA
Long Beach is subject to California's state income and sales taxes.
Long Beach has expensive housing typical of coastal Southern California.
Long Beach is home to one of the busiest seaports in the United States, and its cost of living is well above the national average.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 10.25% = $103 tax, total $1,103. A $50 purchase adds $5.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $815,000
- Median rent: $2,400/mo
- Median household income: $76,174
- Local sales tax: 10.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.71%
- Cost of living index: 144 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Long Beach?
The combined rate is 10.25%.
Are groceries taxed in Long Beach?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.