How Does Carlsbad, CA Spend Tax Money?
Carlsbad, CA spends $26,553 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.0B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,699/person), Health ($1,185/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (46/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $26,553 |
| Total Revenue | $539.2M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 114,745 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 46/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,699/person
Health$1,185/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.