Carlsbad, CA
Population: 114,745 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)
Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carlsbad, CA spends $26,553 per resident, based on total expenditures of $3.0B for a population of 114,745. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (46/100).
Carlsbad, CA has total expenditures of $3.0B and total revenue of $539.2M. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.
Carlsbad, CA employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.
Carlsbad, CA 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.