Compare two states
The same car in two states, side by side: tax, title, registration and yearly cost, from official sources.
States
California$30k car: $2,175.00–$3,525.00 taxFlorida$30k car: $1,800.00–$1,900.00 taxGeorgia$30k car: $2,100.00 taxIllinois$30k car: $1,875.00 taxMissouri$30k car: $1,567.50–$3,446.40 taxNew Jersey$30k car: $1,987.50 taxNew York$30k car: $2,100.00–$2,662.50 taxNorth Carolina$30k car: $900.00 taxOhio$30k car: $1,950.00–$2,475.00 taxPennsylvania$30k car: $2,100.00–$2,400.00 taxSouth Carolina$30k car: $500.00 taxTennessee$30k car: $2,144.00–$2,188.00 taxTexas$30k car: $1,875.00 taxUtah$30k car: $1,905.00–$2,535.00 taxVirginia$30k car: $1,245.00 taxWashington$30k car: $2,430.00–$3,360.00 tax
FAQ
Can I save tax by buying a car in another state?
Usually not: you generally pay sales or use tax to the state where you register the car, with a credit for tax paid elsewhere in many states. Buying out of state.
Why show both states?
If you live near a state line, are moving, or are deciding where to register, the totals show what each state charges for the same car.
Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.