Cook County spent $1,063 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including revenue, spending and debt. Spending per capita is calculated to compare budget habits across counties.
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Cook County spending
| County | Population | Total spending | Spending per capita |
| Cook | 5,203,499 | $5,528,776,406 | $1,063 |
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