Highland Park Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Highland Park, Illinois is 8.25% in 2026 — a 6.25% Illinois state rate plus 2% in local add-ons. That is the 32nd lowest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track, and it runs below Illinois's 8.92% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.25 in tax for a $108.25 total.
$100.00 total
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Highland Park sales tax rate in 2026
Highland Park charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%: the Illinois statewide base of 6.25% plus 2% in city and county add-ons. Highland Park is in Lake County.
That local add-on is set by Highland Park and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Illinois can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Highland Park vs the rest of Illinois
At 8.25%, Highland Park runs below Illinois's 8.92% statewide average combined rate by 0.67%. Among the 122 Illinois cities we track by combined rate, Highland Park ranks the 32nd lowest.
That makes Highland Park comparatively light on sales tax for Illinois, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Highland Park
At Highland Park's 8.25% combined rate:
$100 → $8.25 tax, $108.25 total · $1,000 → $82.50 tax, $1,082.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,063 tax, $27,063 total.
Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Highland Park means the pre-tax price was $997.69 and $82.31 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Highland Park's exact rate
The 8.25% rate applies within Highland Park's official city limits as published by Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder. Addresses with a Highland Park 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: Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Highland Park sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Highland Park, Illinois?
Highland Park's combined sales tax rate is 8.25% in 2026 — 6.25% Illinois state tax plus 2% in local add-ons. That's the 32nd lowest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Highland Park?
At Highland Park's 8.25% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.25, for a $108.25 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Highland Park?
At Highland Park's 8.25% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,063, for a $27,063 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Highland Park's sales tax higher or lower than the Illinois average?
Highland Park runs below Illinois's 8.92% statewide average by 0.67%, ranking the 32nd lowest of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Highland Park?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Highland Park works back to a $997.69 pre-tax price and $82.31 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Highland Park's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Highland Park area?
The 8.25% rate applies within Highland Park's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder for an address-exact figure.
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