# How the four Lake Norman towns compare

> General fund budgets, population, spending per resident and property tax rates for the four towns.

The four general funds side by side. No town publishes this comparison.

| Town | General fund (USD) | Residents | Per resident (USD) | Tax rate (cents per $100) | What the budget figure is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville | 108,009,913 | 51,447 | 2,099 | 48.36 | adopted (original) |
| Davidson | 22,053,474 | 14,852 | 1,485 | 27.6 | recommended budget |
| Cornelius | 40,700,000 | 32,009 | 1,272 | 19.31 | adopted, from the minutes |
| Huntersville | 96,602,656 | 62,458 | 1,547 | 22.75 | adopted |

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The four towns publish different schemas, so comparison holds at fund level and tax rate, not department level. Population is the US Census ACS 5-year estimate, not a town figure. Davidson's budget is a recommended figure; the others are adopted.

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