10/05/2026
🚨 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, YOUR SALES TAX JUST WENT UP!
Same county. Different cities. Different tax rates. 👀
As of October 1, 2026, Los Angeles County’s sales tax increased by 0.50 percentage points, bringing the baseline to 10.25%. But depending on where you shop, you could be paying even MORE!
📍 HERE’S WHAT YOUR CITY IS PAYING:
• Beverly Hills — 10.25%
• Los Angeles — 10.25%
• Studio City — 10.25%
• Sherman Oaks — 10.25%
• Encino — 10.25%
• Porter Ranch — 10.25%
• Granada Hills — 10.25%
• Burbank — 11%
• Glendale — 11%
• Pasadena — 11%
• Calabasas — 11.25%
• Santa Monica — 11.25%
• Culver City — 11.25%
• Palmdale & Lancaster — 11.75%
💸 PUTTING IT INTO PERSPECTIVE:
On a $10,000 taxable purchase, the difference between a 10.25% and 11.75% sales tax is $150.
And compared to some neighboring Southern California cities with rates as low as 7.25%.
The cost of living isn’t just about home prices, mortgage rates, or property taxes. It’s also about what you spend every day.
👇 DROP YOUR CITY IN THE COMMENTS!
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Kristina K Sells LA
Beverly & Company
DRE #02156804
Combined sales tax rates effective October 1, 2026. Rates vary by location and taxable purchase. Source: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
