Sacramento, CA variant. This is a Sacramento, 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.
Sacramento charges a combined sales tax of 8.75%, blending the CA state rate with local add-ons.
Sacramento sales tax at the register
The 8.75% rate applies to most tangible goods in Sacramento. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 8.75% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is subject to California's state income and sales taxes.
Sacramento's housing market is expensive by national standards, though more accessible than the Bay Area.
Sacramento is California's state capital, and government is a major employer; its cost of living runs well above the national average.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 8.75% = $88 tax, total $1,088. A $50 purchase adds $4.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $535,000
- Median rent: $2,050/mo
- Median household income: $75,852
- Local sales tax: 8.75%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 119 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Sacramento?
The combined rate is 8.75%.
Are groceries taxed in Sacramento?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.