Spending in the states, per capita

An interactive visualization of per-capita spending in the states, by fund.

Is your state a big spender? Or is it frugal with your tax money? To see how your state compares with others in spending, use the interactive visualization below. The figures presented are per-person, and not adjusted for inflation.

The example appearing below shows general fund spending for Kansas and some surrounding states.

The visualization contains several views that present the data in different ways. Click here to open the visualization in a new window. Data is from National Association of State Budget Officers and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA); visualization created by myself using Tableau Public.

General fund spending per capita in Kansas and surrounding states. Click for larger.
General fund spending per capita in Kansas and surrounding states. Click for larger.

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