Tucson, AZ variant. This is a Tucson, 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.
Tucson charges a combined sales tax of 8.7%, blending the AZ state rate with local add-ons.
Tucson sales tax at the register
The 8.7% rate applies to most tangible goods in Tucson. Groceries and prescriptions are often exempt or reduced.
Enter your purchase amount and the 8.7% rate in the calculator above for an exact total.
About Tucson, AZ
Tucson applies Arizona state and local sales taxes, while its overall cost burden stays relatively modest.
Tucson offers moderate home prices for the Southwest.
Tucson's economy is shaped heavily by the University of Arizona along with aerospace and defense, with a below-average cost of living.
Worked example: $1,000 purchase
$1,000 × 8.7% = $87 tax, total $1,087. A $50 purchase adds $4.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $305,000
- Median rent: $1,400/mo
- Median household income: $55,378
- Local sales tax: 8.7%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 92 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Tucson?
The combined rate is 8.7%.
Are groceries taxed in Tucson?
Often reduced or exempt - check local rules and apply the right rate in the calculator.