Updated 2026-03-25

Tariff Impact in California

How current U.S. tariffs affect households in California (CA).

$1,680
Avg Annual Household Cost
2.0%
Share of Median Income
#2
Ranking (out of 50)

State Profile

Median Household Income$84,907
Import Exposurehigh
Top IndustriesTechnology, Entertainment, Agriculture
Monthly Tariff Cost$140/month

Largest port state (LA/Long Beach) handles 40% of US imports.

Estimated Impact by Category

📱 Electronics
+8.5%
👕 Clothing & Apparel
+20%
🍎 Food & Groceries
+2.6%
🚗 Automobiles
+10.5%
🏠 Home Appliances
+15%
🧸 Toys & Games
+8%
🛋️ Furniture
+12%

Compare with Similar States

HIHawaii
$1,850
NYNew York
$1,680
MAMassachusetts
$1,640

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Source: Tax Foundation, Yale Budget Lab, U.S. Census Bureau (March 2026).