How Does Santa Cruz, CA Spend Tax Money?
Santa Cruz, CA spends $138,595 per resident, with total expenditures of $8.5B. Top spending categories: Education ($9,141/person), Police ($7,178/person), Fire Protection ($5,649/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (55/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $8.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $138,595 |
| Total Revenue | $3.4B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 61,367 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 55/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$9,141/person
Police$7,178/person
Fire Protection$5,649/person
Parks & Recreation$2,230/person
Health$1,062/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.