Bowling Green, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Bowling Green? Because it is located in Wood County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Bowling Green's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Wood County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Bowling Green sits in Wood County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Wood County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Bowling Green, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Bowling Green no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Bowling Green has a population of about 31,246, making it the 42nd largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Wood County, and its 2 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Bowling Green is taxed at 6.75%.
Bowling Green ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 43402
- 43403
How Bowling Green compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | — | Wood | 6.75% | — |
| Perrysburg | 12.7 mi | Wood | 6.75% | same |
| Toledo | 20.6 mi | Lucas | 7.75% | +1.00% |
| Findlay | 22.8 mi | Hancock | 6.75% | same |
| Tiffin | 30.5 mi | Seneca | 7.25% | +0.50% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Bowling Green or more — Toledo in Lucas County is 1.00% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Bowling Green sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Bowling Green. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Bowling Green sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Bowling Green is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Wood County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Bowling Green is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Bowling Green. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Bowling Green covers 2 ZIP codes (43402, 43403), and all of them fall in Wood County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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