White Bear Lake, MN Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 8.375% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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White Bear Lake sales tax rate: 8.375%
The combined sales tax rate in White Bear Lake, MN is 8.375% as of October 1, 2026: 6.875% state, 1% metro area taxes and 0.5% county transit. White Bear Lake has about 24,883 residents.
At 8.375%, a $500 purchase in White Bear Lake adds $41.88 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $167.50. With a median household income of $79,712 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 11% of a week's income here.
Among the 6 Minnesota places covered on this site, White Bear Lake ranks 2 of 6. Rates run from 6.875% in Murdock to 8.525% in Greenwood.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Minnesota revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Minnesota Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.88%
White Bear Lake Local Rate
1.5%
White Bear Lake Combined
8.375%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Minnesota revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in White Bear Lake
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.10 | $27.10 |
| $100.00 | $8.38 | $108.38 |
| $500.00 | $41.88 | $541.88 |
| $1,000.00 | $83.75 | $1,083.75 |
Based on the White Bear Lake combined rate of 8.375% (October 1, 2026).
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