Combined sales tax rate
8.5%
City of La Mesa (incorporated)
What makes up the rate
- State6%
- Local (statewide)1.25%
- District / special1.25%
Sales tax calculator
$
Tax $8.50 · Total $108.50
Good to know
- Statewide base 7.25% (6.00% state + 1.25% Bradley-Burns local).
- San Diego County countywide district taxes 0.5%: San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission 0.5% (since 1988-04-01; expires 2048-03-31).
- City district taxes 0.75%: City of La Mesa Transactions and Use Tax 0.75% (since 2009-04-01; expires 2029-03-31).
- District names, operative and expiration dates from CDTFA-105 (rev. 10-26) and CDTFA-823 (effective 10/1/2026); combined rate from CDTFA rate file SalesTaxRates10-1-26.xlsx.
La Mesa vs nearby cities
- La Mesa8.5%
- Lemon Grove8.75%
- El Cajon8.25%
- San Diego7.75%
- Coronado7.75%
- Imperial Beach8.75%
- Solana Beach8.75%
- Carlsbad7.75%
- Fallbrook7.75%
- Temecula8.75%
- Menifee8.75%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in La Mesa?
8.5% for most purchases, effective October 1, 2026, per the CDTFA California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates.
What makes up the La Mesa sales tax?
State 6%, Local (statewide) 1.25%, District / special 1.25%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in La Mesa?
$8.50 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $108.50.
Where does this rate come from?
CDTFA California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates. Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: CDTFA California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates, effective October 1, 2026; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.