How Does Cary, NC Spend Tax Money?
Cary, NC spends $16,057 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.8B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,581/person), Fire Protection ($353/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (70/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,057 |
| Total Revenue | $4.6B |
| Total Debt | $101.8M |
| Population | 174,880 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 70/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,581/person
Fire Protection$353/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.