Downey, CA Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 11% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Downey sales tax rate: 11%
The combined sales tax rate in Downey, CA is 11% as of October 1, 2026: 7.25% statewide base plus 3.75% in district taxes. Downey has about 114,355 residents.
At 11%, a $500 purchase in Downey adds $55.00 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $220.00. With a median household income of $87,400 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 13% of a week's income here.
Among the 26 California places covered on this site, Downey shares its 11% rate with Burbank, Huntington Park, Pomona. Rates run from 7.75% in Rancho Mission Viejo to 11% in Burbank.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: California revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
California Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Downey Local Rate
5%
Downey Combined
11%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. 6% state + 1.25% mandatory local = 7.25% minimum combined: 6% state plus the 1.25% local tax levied statewide (CDTFA), so 7.25% is the statewide base rate. State rate source: California revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Downey
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.75 | $27.75 |
| $100.00 | $11.00 | $111.00 |
| $500.00 | $55.00 | $555.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $110.00 | $1,110.00 |
Based on the Downey combined rate of 11% (October 1, 2026).
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