Legal & Financial, California
CPA cost in Berkeley, CA
A typical CPA figure in Berkeley is about $330 per hour, about 32% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Berkeley
$330
per hour
- On the low end
- $198
- On the high end
- $594
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Firm size
- Specialty
- Business returns
- Advisory
- Location
Ways to pay less
- Use a local small firm
- Separate bookkeeping
- Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
- Prepare a P&L first
- Clarify what the rate includes
CPA in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $330 | $198 to $594 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Fremont, CA | $330 | $198 to $594 |
| Irvine, CA | $304 | $182 to $547 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $304 | $182 to $547 |
| Bellevue, WA | $314 | $188 to $565 |
| Boston, MA | $315 | $189 to $567 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Berkeley: what does it cost?
In Berkeley, CA, CPA typically costs about $330 per hour, with most prices between $198 and $594.
Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 32% 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.