Sales Tax Calculator, Kansas City, MO
Calculate sales tax in Kansas City, Missouri. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated July 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Missouri
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What shoppers pay in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is among the biggest cities in Missouri, the 1st most populous city in the state, with roughly 508,090 residents. Missouri charges a 4.22% state sales tax, and counties, cities and special districts add their own levies on top. Across the state those local add-ons average 4.06%, bringing the typical combined rate to 8.29%.
At the state's typical combined rate, a $500 purchase in Kansas City adds $41.42 in tax, and a $2,000 purchase adds $165.70. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
One caveat matters before you budget from these numbers. The 8.29% above is a statewide average, not a rate we can confirm for a specific Kansas City address. Because special districts draw their own boundaries, two addresses a few streets apart can fall under different combined rates. For a purchase where the difference matters, check the rate lookup published by the Missouri revenue department for the exact delivery address. Groceries are taxable in Missouri, so the rate applies to a weekly food shop as well.
Missouri Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.22%
Avg. Local Rate
4.06%
Combined Rate
8.29%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are subject to sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Missouri
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.07 | $27.07 |
| $100.00 | $8.28 | $108.28 |
| $500.00 | $41.42 | $541.42 |
| $1,000.00 | $82.85 | $1,082.85 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 8.29%.
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