Phoenix, AZ variant. This is a Phoenix, AZ-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.
Phoenix charges a combined sales tax of 8.6%, blending the AZ state rate with local add-ons.
Phoenix sales tax at the register
The 8.6% rate applies to most tangible goods in Phoenix. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 8.6% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city income tax, and residents pay only Arizona state income tax on their earnings.
Phoenix has seen rapid growth in home prices and rents as a fast-growing Sun Belt city attracting new residents and businesses.
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the country, with expanding technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 8.6% = $86 tax, total $1,086. A $50 purchase adds $4.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $445,000
- Median rent: $1,750/mo
- Median household income: $72,092
- Local sales tax: 8.6%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.59%
- Cost of living index: 109 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Phoenix?
The combined rate is 8.6%.
Are groceries taxed in Phoenix?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.