How Does Tacoma, WA Spend Tax Money?
Tacoma, WA spends $23,896 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.2B. Top spending categories: Education ($1,396/person), Fire Protection ($1,153/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,048/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (61/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $23,896 |
| Total Revenue | $18.9B |
| Total Debt | $402.3M |
| Population | 219,234 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 61/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$1,396/person
Fire Protection$1,153/person
Parks & Recreation$1,048/person
Health$283/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.