How Does Santa Barbara, CA Spend Tax Money?
Santa Barbara, CA spends $139,120 per resident, with total expenditures of $12.3B. Top spending categories: Education ($11,213/person), Police ($10,851/person), Fire Protection ($7,135/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (53/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $12.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $139,120 |
| Total Revenue | $4.5B |
| Total Debt | $72K |
| Population | 88,640 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 53/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$11,213/person
Police$10,851/person
Fire Protection$7,135/person
Parks & Recreation$2,031/person
Health$527/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.