Based on “State Budget Solutions’ Fourth Annual State Debt Report” by Cory Eucalitto
| State | Total State Debt |
| 1) California | $777,918,403 |
| 2) North Carolina | $387,465,667 |
| 3) Texas | $340,944,239 |
| 4) Illinois | $321,354,115 |
| 5) Ohio | $321,340,764 |
| 6) New Jersey | $213,933,875 |
| 7) Florida | $197,871,611 |
| 8) Pennsylvania | $184,903,767 |
| 9) Michigan | $142,688,026 |
| 10) Massachusetts | $129,550,263 |
Source: State Budget Solutions
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