How Does Santa Monica, CA Spend Tax Money?
Santa Monica, CA spends $79,891 per resident, with total expenditures of $7.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($6,419/person), Fire Protection ($1,233/person), Health ($1,096/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (45/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $7.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $79,891 |
| Total Revenue | $6.0B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 92,168 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 45/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$6,419/person
Fire Protection$1,233/person
Health$1,096/person
Education$297/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.