Tax, Title & License on a $30,000 Car
On a $30,000 new car from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $2,647 in California. The typical state comes in around $1,812. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $30,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $418 |
| South Carolina | $555 |
| Alabama | $642.25 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $2,647 |
| Minnesota | $2,620.13 |
| Nevada | $2,535.20 |
| Maine | $2,474 |
| Washington | $2,364.25 |
Tax, title and license on a $30,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $600 | $42.25 | $642.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $1,680 | $542.70 | $2,222.70 |
| Arkansas | $1,950 | $38 | $1,988 |
| California | $2,175 | $472 | $2,647 |
| Colorado | $870 | $626.88 | $1,496.88 |
| Connecticut | $1,905 | $254 | $2,159 |
| Delaware | $1,575 | $75 | $1,650 |
| District of Columbia | $1,230 | $240 | $1,470 |
| Florida | $1,800 | $373.85 | $2,173.85 |
| Georgia | $2,100 | $38 | $2,138 |
| Hawaii | $1,350 | $107.25 | $1,457.25 |
| Idaho | $1,800 | $84.25 | $1,884.25 |
| Illinois | $1,875 | $316 | $2,191 |
| Indiana | $2,100 | $51.35 | $2,151.35 |
| Iowa | $1,510 | $35 | $1,545 |
| Kansas | $1,950 | $40 | $1,990 |
| Kentucky | $1,800 | $30 | $1,830 |
| Louisiana | $1,500 | $136.50 | $1,636.50 |
| Maine | $1,650 | $824 | $2,474 |
| Maryland | $1,950 | $320.50 | $2,270.50 |
| Massachusetts | $1,875 | $135 | $2,010 |
| Michigan | $1,800 | $218 | $2,018 |
| Minnesota | $2,062.50 | $557.63 | $2,620.13 |
| Mississippi | $1,500 | $38 | $1,538 |
| Missouri | $1,267.50 | $77.75 | $1,345.25 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $1,650 | $38.70 | $1,688.70 |
| Nevada | $2,055 | $480.20 | $2,535.20 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $658 | $658 |
| New Jersey | $1,987.50 | $119 | $2,106.50 |
| New Mexico | $1,200 | $79.50 | $1,279.50 |
| New York | $1,200 | $141.50 | $1,341.50 |
| North Carolina | $900 | $113 | $1,013 |
| North Dakota | $1,500 | $98 | $1,598 |
| Ohio | $1,725 | $62 | $1,787 |
| Oklahoma | $1,350 | $127.25 | $1,477.25 |
| Oregon | $150 | $268 | $418 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,800 | $120 | $1,920 |
| Rhode Island | $2,100 | $157 | $2,257 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $1,200 | $12 | $1,212 |
| Tennessee | $2,144 | $40.50 | $2,184.50 |
| Texas | $1,875 | $92 | $1,967 |
| Utah | $1,455 | $203.50 | $1,658.50 |
| Vermont | $1,800 | $141 | $1,941 |
| Virginia | $1,245 | $45.75 | $1,290.75 |
| Washington | $2,100 | $264.25 | $2,364.25 |
| West Virginia | $1,800 | $66.50 | $1,866.50 |
| Wisconsin | $1,500 | $311.50 | $1,811.50 |
| Wyoming | $1,200 | $612 | $1,812 |
A new car bought from a dealer for $30,000, no trade-in, rebate or doc fee, 3,500 lb gas car. City and county taxes aren't included, except Nevada's 6.85% statewide minimum county rate; states with registration set by the county show title fees only.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tax, title and license on a $30,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $2,647 in California, with a typical state around $1,812 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $30,000 car?
Alaska ($115), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($418), South Carolina ($555), Alabama ($642.25).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $30,000 car?
In most states, yes: the trade-in value is subtracted before tax. A few, including California, Virginia, Hawaii and D.C., tax the full price. Use your state's calculator to include your trade-in.