Top 5 States Where the US Military Spends the Most Money

4. Florida

Total Defense Spending in State: $30.2 billion

Share of Overall DoD Spending: 5.41%

Next up is Florida, where an estimated $30.2 billion were on defense in 2022, which represented 5.41% of the DoD’s overall spending in the United States. More than 70% of the amount went into DoD contracts in the state, while the remaining was expensed on DoD grants and payroll. The defense spending per resident in the state of Florida is $1,359.