Income Tax
California vs Texas: Full Tax Comparison for 2026
2026-04-28TaxRatesHub Editorial Team8 min
Income Tax
California has a progressive system from 1% to 13.3%. Texas has no state income tax. On $100,000 income, a single filer in California pays roughly $5,900 while Texas charges $0.
Sales Tax
California's base rate is 7.25% with up to 10.25% combined. Texas base is 6.25% with up to 8.25% combined.
Property Tax
California's effective rate is 0.74%, but Proposition 13 caps increases. Texas has 1.67% effective rate with no cap on increases.
The Bottom Line
Texas generally wins on income tax savings, but California offers higher wages in many industries. Use our comparison tool to see the full picture.