How Does Chicago, IL Spend Tax Money?
Chicago, IL spends $34,551 per resident, with total expenditures of $94.0B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($10,754/person), Highways & Roads ($930/person), Health ($426/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (61/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $94.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $34,551 |
| Total Revenue | $231.6B |
| Total Debt | $2.7B |
| Population | 2,721,914 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 61/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$10,754/person
Highways & Roads$930/person
Health$426/person
Parks & Recreation$122/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.