Tax, Title & License on a $50,000 Car
On a $50,000 new car from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $4,325.88 in Minnesota. The typical state comes in around $2,990. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $50,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $518 |
| South Carolina | $555 |
| New Hampshire | $1,036 |
| Highest total | |
| Minnesota | $4,325.88 |
| California | $4,293 |
| Nevada | $4,184.50 |
| Maine | $4,078 |
| Washington | $3,764.25 |
Tax, title and license on a $50,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,000 | $42.25 | $1,042.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $2,800 | $895.50 | $3,695.50 |
| Arkansas | $3,250 | $38 | $3,288 |
| California | $3,625 | $668 | $4,293 |
| Colorado | $1,450 | $1,001.73 | $2,451.73 |
| Connecticut | $3,175 | $254 | $3,429 |
| Delaware | $2,625 | $75 | $2,700 |
| District of Columbia | $2,050 | $240 | $2,290 |
| Florida | $3,000 | $373.85 | $3,373.85 |
| Georgia | $3,500 | $38 | $3,538 |
| Hawaii | $2,250 | $107.25 | $2,357.25 |
| Idaho | $3,000 | $84.25 | $3,084.25 |
| Illinois | $3,125 | $316 | $3,441 |
| Indiana | $3,500 | $51.35 | $3,551.35 |
| Iowa | $2,510 | $35 | $2,545 |
| Kansas | $3,250 | $40 | $3,290 |
| Kentucky | $3,000 | $30 | $3,030 |
| Louisiana | $2,500 | $176.50 | $2,676.50 |
| Maine | $2,750 | $1,328 | $4,078 |
| Maryland | $3,250 | $320.50 | $3,570.50 |
| Massachusetts | $3,125 | $135 | $3,260 |
| Michigan | $3,000 | $344 | $3,344 |
| Minnesota | $3,437.50 | $888.38 | $4,325.88 |
| Mississippi | $2,500 | $38 | $2,538 |
| Missouri | $2,112.50 | $77.75 | $2,190.25 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $2,750 | $38.70 | $2,788.70 |
| Nevada | $3,425 | $759.50 | $4,184.50 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $1,036 | $1,036 |
| New Jersey | $3,312.50 | $119 | $3,431.50 |
| New Mexico | $2,000 | $79.50 | $2,079.50 |
| New York | $2,000 | $141.50 | $2,141.50 |
| North Carolina | $1,500 | $113 | $1,613 |
| North Dakota | $2,500 | $98 | $2,598 |
| Ohio | $2,875 | $62 | $2,937 |
| Oklahoma | $2,250 | $127.25 | $2,377.25 |
| Oregon | $250 | $268 | $518 |
| Pennsylvania | $3,000 | $120 | $3,120 |
| Rhode Island | $3,500 | $157 | $3,657 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $2,000 | $12 | $2,012 |
| Tennessee | $3,544 | $40.50 | $3,584.50 |
| Texas | $3,125 | $92 | $3,217 |
| Utah | $2,425 | $203.50 | $2,628.50 |
| Vermont | $3,000 | $141 | $3,141 |
| Virginia | $2,075 | $45.75 | $2,120.75 |
| Washington | $3,500 | $264.25 | $3,764.25 |
| West Virginia | $3,000 | $66.50 | $3,066.50 |
| Wisconsin | $2,500 | $311.50 | $2,811.50 |
| Wyoming | $2,000 | $990 | $2,990 |
A new car bought from a dealer for $50,000, 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 $50,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $4,325.88 in Minnesota, with a typical state around $2,990 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $50,000 car?
Alaska ($115), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($518), South Carolina ($555), New Hampshire ($1,036).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $50,000 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.