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CPA cost in Alexandria, VA

A typical CPA figure in Alexandria is about $308 per hour, about 23% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Alexandria

$308

per hour

Fair price range: $185 to $554

On the low end
$185
On the high end
$554

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Alexandria. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Alexandria, VA$308
$185 to $554
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Arlington, VA$313
$188 to $563
Richmond, VA$254
$152 to $457
Virginia Beach, VA$244
$146 to $439
Atlanta-North, GA$284
$170 to $511
Huntington Beach, CA$296
$178 to $533

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Questions people ask

CPA in Alexandria: what does it cost?

In Alexandria, VA, CPA typically costs about $308 per hour, with most prices between $185 and $554.

Why is Alexandria higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Alexandria, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Alexandria about 23% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.