Legal & Financial, California

CPA cost in Anaheim, CA

A typical CPA figure in Anaheim is about $291 per hour, about 17% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Anaheim

$291

per hour

Fair price range: $175 to $524

On the low end
$175
On the high end
$524

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Anaheim. 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
Anaheim, CA$291
$175 to $524
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Concord, CA$315
$189 to $567
Orange, CA$291
$175 to $524
Santa Clarita, CA$291
$175 to $524
Chicago, IL$273
$164 to $491
Sandy Springs, GA$279
$167 to $502

Other Legal & Financial costs in Anaheim

Questions people ask

CPA in Anaheim: what does it cost?

In Anaheim, CA, CPA typically costs about $291 per hour, with most prices between $175 and $524.

Why is Anaheim higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Anaheim, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Anaheim about 17% 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.