Legal & Financial, Illinois
CPA cost in Chicago, IL
A typical CPA figure in Chicago is about $273 per hour, about 9% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Chicago
$273
per hour
- On the low end
- $164
- On the high end
- $491
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $273 | $164 to $491 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Naperville, IL | $265 | $159 to $477 |
| Aurora, IL | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Joliet, IL | $243 | $146 to $437 |
| Anaheim, CA | $291 | $175 to $524 |
| Concord, CA | $315 | $189 to $567 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Chicago: what does it cost?
In Chicago, IL, CPA typically costs about $273 per hour, with most prices between $164 and $491.
Why is Chicago higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 9% 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.