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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Ann Arbor, MI

Population: 122,216 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
46/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$2.7B
Per Capita
$22,006
Total Revenue
$2.8B
Total Debt
$357.2M

Spending Breakdown

Other
34.7%$934.2M
Housing & Community Development
12.1%$325.3M
Utilities
11.9%$319.0M
Hospitals
11.5%$309.4M
Parks & Recreation
8.2%$219.8M
Public Welfare
7.4%$198.1M
Fire Protection
7.1%$192.1M
Interest on Debt
4.8%$129.1M
Sewerage
2.3%$62.4M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Sales Tax
1.9%$55.3M
Income Tax
1.6%$46.2M
Intergovernmental
15.8%$448.6M
Charges & Fees
12.7%$361.9M
Other
17.5%$498.1M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$1,572/person
Parks & Recreation$1,799/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)34/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)50/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)100/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$357.2M
Long-Term Debt$184.6M
Debt Per Capita$2,923
Cash & Securities$5.5M

Compare Cities

See how Ann Arbor stacks up against another city.

vs Detroit, MIvs Grand Rapids, MIvs Warren, MI
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Michigan

Detroit, MI

Pop. 637K

B
Total Spending
$19.8B
Per Capita
$31,087

Grand Rapids, MI

Pop. 198K

D
Total Spending
$4.4B
Per Capita
$22,146

Warren, MI

Pop. 139K

C
Total Spending
$2.1B
Per Capita
$15,235

Sterling Heights, MI

Pop. 134K

B
Total Spending
$1.7B
Per Capita
$12,550

Compare Ann Arbor With

Detroit, MI

Spending: $31,087/person · Grade: B

Grand Rapids, MI

Spending: $22,146/person · Grade: D

Warren, MI

Spending: $15,235/person · Grade: C

Sterling Heights, MI

Spending: $12,550/person · Grade: B

Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Arbor, MI spends $22,006 per resident, based on total expenditures of $2.7B for a population of 122,216. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (46/100).

Ann Arbor, MI has total expenditures of $2.7B and total revenue of $2.8B. The city carries $357.2M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Ann Arbor, MI employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Ann Arbor, MI has a Fiscal Health Score of D (46/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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