What is the estimated cost to taxpayers for housing an inmate for one year in jail?

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2006-07-11 09:34:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

The most common figures I've heard is between $55K and $65K/year.

2006-07-11 09:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Depends on the level of security. The lower security institutions cost less.

2006-07-11 21:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

more than the damage they likely caused to society in the first place
more than it should be the state overpays its employees

2006-07-11 19:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by gun man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋