How Does Baltimore, MD Spend Tax Money?
Baltimore, MD spends $67,935 per resident, with total expenditures of $39.7B. Top spending categories: Education ($35,510/person), Fire Protection ($1,214/person), Police ($820/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (70/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $39.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $67,935 |
| Total Revenue | $41.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 584,548 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 70/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$35,510/person
Fire Protection$1,214/person
Police$820/person
Health$757/person
Highways & Roads$676/person
Parks & Recreation$384/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.