How Does Boston, MA Spend Tax Money?
Boston, MA spends $72,299 per resident, with total expenditures of $48.1B. Top spending categories: Education ($30,742/person), Fire Protection ($1,107/person), Health ($725/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $48.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $72,299 |
| Total Revenue | $20.8B |
| Total Debt | $296.3M |
| Population | 665,945 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$30,742/person
Fire Protection$1,107/person
Health$725/person
Parks & Recreation$711/person
Highways & Roads$594/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.