How Much Do You Owe?

by Heather Wilhelm Illinois may be a laggard in many key economic rankings, but it’s leading its Midwestern neighbors when it comes to state borrowing. CNN Money put together an interactive table showing how much each state owes on a per capita basis. If you live in Illinois, your share of the state’s borrowing bundle is...

by Heather Wilhelm

Illinois may be a laggard in many key economic rankings, but it’s leading its Midwestern neighbors when it comes to state borrowing.

CNN Money put together an interactive table showing how much each state owes on a per capita basis. If you live in Illinois, your share of the state’s borrowing bundle is a whopping $1856.

How do we stack up compared to our neighbors?  Click the graph below to find out.