How Does Sacramento, CA Spend Tax Money?
Sacramento, CA spends $71,020 per resident, with total expenditures of $37.2B. Top spending categories: Police ($5,402/person), Education ($2,684/person), Fire Protection ($2,466/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (57/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $37.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $71,020 |
| Total Revenue | $33.3B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 523,600 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 57/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$5,402/person
Education$2,684/person
Fire Protection$2,466/person
Parks & Recreation$1,437/person
Health$18/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.