Oakdale Sales Tax Calculator

The combined sales tax rate in Oakdale, California is 8.375% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 1.13% in local add-ons. That is the 151st lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.38 in tax for a $108.38 total.

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Oakdale sales tax rate in 2026

Oakdale charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.375%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 1.13% in city, county and district add-ons. Oakdale is in Stanislaus County.

That local add-on is set by Oakdale and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.

Oakdale vs the rest of California

At 8.375%, Oakdale runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 0.605%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, Oakdale ranks the 151st lowest.

That makes Oakdale comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.

Sales tax examples in Oakdale

At Oakdale's 8.375% combined rate:

$100 → $8.38 tax, $108.38 total · $1,000 → $83.75 tax, $1,083.75 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,094 tax, $27,094 total.

Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Oakdale means the pre-tax price was $996.54 and $83.46 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.

A note on Oakdale's exact rate

The 8.375% rate applies within Oakdale's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a Oakdale mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.

For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.

Oakdale sales tax — frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Oakdale, California?

Oakdale's combined sales tax rate is 8.375% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 1.13% in local add-ons. That's the 151st lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.

How much is sales tax on $100 in Oakdale?

At Oakdale's 8.375% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.38, for a $108.38 total.

How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Oakdale?

At Oakdale's 8.375% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,094, for a $27,094 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.

Is Oakdale's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?

Oakdale runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 0.605%, ranking the 151st lowest of the 483 California cities we track.

How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Oakdale?

Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Oakdale works back to a $996.54 pre-tax price and $83.46 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.

Does Oakdale's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Oakdale area?

The 8.375% rate applies within Oakdale's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate for an address-exact figure.

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