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Legal & Financial, Georgia

CPA cost in Atlanta, GA

A typical CPA figure in Atlanta is about $259 per hour, about 3% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Atlanta

$259

per hour

Fair price range: $155 to $466

On the low end
$155
On the high end
$466

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Atlanta. 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
Atlanta, GA$259
$155 to $466
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Marietta, GA$264
$158 to $475
Savannah, GA$236
$142 to $425
Atlanta-Intown, GA$274
$164 to $493
Aurora, CO$280
$168 to $504
Chandler, AZ$251
$151 to $452

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Questions people ask

CPA in Atlanta: what does it cost?

In Atlanta, GA, CPA typically costs about $259 per hour, with most prices between $155 and $466.

Why is Atlanta higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Atlanta, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Atlanta about 3% 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.