California Calculators
Paycheck, tax, and homeownership calculators built with California's own rates and rules.
See your take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Estimate your state income tax bill by filing status.
Add or back out combined state and local sales tax on a price.
Estimate annual property tax from your home's value.
Full PITI payment including taxes, insurance, PMI, and HOA.
How much house you can afford based on income and debts.
California taxes and cost of living, explained
California uses a progressive state income tax, with rates rising to 13.30% for the top bracket. Combined with an average sales tax of 9.03% and an average effective property tax rate of 0.71%, these figures shape most household budgeting decisions in the state — from evaluating a job offer to estimating what home you can afford.
The six calculators below all use California's own current rates rather than national averages: paycheck withholding, state income tax, sales tax, property tax, a full mortgage (PITI) payment, and home affordability based on the standard 28/36 lending rule. California's minimum wage is $16.90/hour, and the data behind these numbers is sourced from the Tax Foundation, WalletHub, and state revenue departments.