How Does San Diego, CA Spend Tax Money?
San Diego, CA spends $43,306 per resident, with total expenditures of $59.9B. Top spending categories: Police ($3,335/person), Education ($2,005/person), Highways & Roads ($1,408/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (53/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $59.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $43,306 |
| Total Revenue | $13.4B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 1,383,987 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 53/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$3,335/person
Education$2,005/person
Highways & Roads$1,408/person
Fire Protection$1,278/person
Parks & Recreation$436/person
Health$411/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.