Sales Tax Calculator, Peabody, MA
Calculate sales tax in Peabody, Massachusetts. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated July 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Massachusetts
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
What shoppers pay in Peabody, MA
With about 54,481 residents, Peabody is a mid-sized Massachusetts city. Massachusetts applies a single 6.25% sales tax statewide and allows no county or municipal add-ons. A purchase rings up at the same rate in Peabody as anywhere else in the state, which makes the arithmetic unusually simple.
Census figures (ACS 5-Year 2023) put median household income in Peabody at $95,278, or about $1,832 a week. At the state's typical combined rate, a $500 purchase adds $31.25 in tax, and a $2,000 one adds $125.00. That larger figure works out to roughly 7% of a week's median household income here, which is why timing a big appliance or furniture purchase around a sales tax holiday can be worth the wait.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.25%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.25%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Massachusetts
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $26.56 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.25%.
Sales Tax FAQ, Massachusetts
More calculators for Peabody, Massachusetts
Related guides
How Sales Tax Works: A State-by-State Guide
Combined rates, exemptions, and how sales tax affects your annual budget.
Sales Tax by State 2026: Complete Table
All 50 states with state rate + combined rate, zero-tax states, and exemptions.
Cost of Living by State: Most & Least Expensive
Housing cost index, how taxes interact with COL, and "true" salary after both.
More Cities in Massachusetts
Compare your sales tax results in Peabody with nearby Massachusetts cities:
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice.