Los Angeles, CA variant. This is a Los Angeles, CA-specific version of the Income 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 Income Tax Calculator.
Income tax in Los Angeles combines federal, CA state, and no city income tax.
Layers of income tax in Los Angeles
Los Angeles levies no local income tax, so your bill is federal + CA state only.
Combine all layers to find your true marginal rate on the next dollar earned.
About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles does not impose a separate city income tax, so residents pay California state income tax but no additional municipal income levy on wages.
Los Angeles is a high-cost housing market with elevated home prices and rents, reflecting strong demand and limited supply across a sprawling metro area.
Los Angeles is the center of the entertainment industry and also has major trade, aerospace, and tourism sectors that shape its cost of living.
Worked example: local tax on $76,135
No city income tax applies in Los Angeles; only CA state and federal tax do.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,075,000
- Median rent: $3,175/mo
- Median household income: $76,135
- Local sales tax: 9.5%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.71%
- Cost of living index: 168 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Los Angeles have a local income tax?
No local income tax in Los Angeles.
What taxes apply to Los Angeles residents?
Federal, CA state.