What is the sales tax rate in Modesto?

8.88% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 1.63% in district taxes in effect in Modesto, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.

How much is sales tax on $100 in Modesto?

$8.88, so $100 comes to $108.88 at the register.

Is the Modesto rate the same for every ZIP code?

Not necessarily. Sales tax is set by city and district boundaries, not by ZIP code, and a ZIP can cross a city line. If an address sits near a boundary, the CDTFA's address lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov gives the rate for that exact address.

Does the rate apply to everything I buy?

No. Most groceries and prescription medicines are exempt in California, and some items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

7.25% state + 1.63% district

Modesto sales tax calculator

The combined sales tax rate in Modesto, Stanislaus County is 8.88%, effective July 1, 2026.

Price before tax

District taxes

Modesto district taxes 1.63%

From the state's published table for this place — added to the state rate.

California state rate: 7.25% · local rates are added on top

Total to pay

$108.88

$8.88 of tax at 8.88%

Price before tax: $100.00
California state tax: $7.25
Local tax: $1.63
Total: $108.88

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Sales tax on common amounts in Modesto

At 8.88%, split into the state and district portions.

Price	State tax	District tax	Total tax	You pay
$10.00	$0.73	$0.16	$0.89	$10.89
$25.00	$1.81	$0.41	$2.22	$27.22
$50.00	$3.63	$0.81	$4.44	$54.44
$100.00	$7.25	$1.63	$8.88	$108.88
$500.00	$36.25	$8.13	$44.38	$544.38
$1,000.00	$72.50	$16.25	$88.75	$1,088.75

Other places in Stanislaus County

Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.

Ceres 8.38%Hughson 7.88%Newman 7.88%Oakdale 8.38%Patterson 7.88%Riverbank 7.88%Turlock 8.63%Waterford 7.88%

Frequently asked

What is the sales tax rate in Modesto?: 8.88% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 1.63% in district taxes in effect in Modesto, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Modesto?: $8.88, so $100 comes to $108.88 at the register.
Is the Modesto rate the same for every ZIP code?: Not necessarily. Sales tax is set by city and district boundaries, not by ZIP code, and a ZIP can cross a city line. If an address sits near a boundary, the CDTFA's address lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov gives the rate for that exact address.
Does the rate apply to everything I buy?: No. Most groceries and prescription medicines are exempt in California, and some items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

Source for this rate

Rates effective July 1, 2026; table opened 2026-08-26. Rates follow jurisdiction boundaries, not ZIP codes. Estimates only — not tax advice, and not affiliated with the CDTFA.

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