What is the sales tax rate in Pacific Grove?

9.25% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 2% in district taxes in effect in Pacific Grove, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.

How much is sales tax on $100 in Pacific Grove?

$9.25, so $100 comes to $109.25 at the register.

Is the Pacific Grove 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 + 2% district

Pacific Grove sales tax calculator

The combined sales tax rate in Pacific Grove, Monterey County is 9.25%, effective July 1, 2026.

Price before tax

District taxes

Pacific Grove district taxes 2%

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

$109.25

$9.25 of tax at 9.25%

Price before tax: $100.00
California state tax: $7.25
Local tax: $2.00
Total: $109.25

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Sales tax on common amounts in Pacific Grove

At 9.25%, split into the state and district portions.

Price	State tax	District tax	Total tax	You pay
$10.00	$0.73	$0.20	$0.93	$10.93
$25.00	$1.81	$0.50	$2.31	$27.31
$50.00	$3.63	$1.00	$4.63	$54.63
$100.00	$7.25	$2.00	$9.25	$109.25
$500.00	$36.25	$10.00	$46.25	$546.25
$1,000.00	$72.50	$20.00	$92.50	$1,092.50

Other places in Monterey County

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

Monterey County Unincorporated Area 8.75%Carmel-by-the-Sea 9.25%Del Rey Oaks 9.25%Gonzales 8.75%Greenfield 9.5%King City 8.75%Marina 9.25%Monterey 9.25%Salinas 9.25%Sand City 9.25%Seaside 9.25%Soledad 9.25%

Frequently asked

What is the sales tax rate in Pacific Grove?: 9.25% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 2% in district taxes in effect in Pacific Grove, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Pacific Grove?: $9.25, so $100 comes to $109.25 at the register.
Is the Pacific Grove 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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