How Does Cambridge, MA Spend Tax Money?
Cambridge, MA spends $130,737 per resident, with total expenditures of $15.4B. Top spending categories: Education ($25,601/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,179/person), Health ($998/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $15.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $130,737 |
| Total Revenue | $5.1B |
| Total Debt | $49.6M |
| Population | 117,962 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$25,601/person
Parks & Recreation$2,179/person
Health$998/person
Fire Protection$672/person
Highways & Roads$467/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.