Legal & Financial, Iowa

CPA cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical CPA figure in Des Moines is about $231 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$231

per hour

On the low end
$139
On the high end
$416

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

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
Des Moines, IA$231
$139 to $416
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Cedar Rapids, IA$223
$134 to $401
Albuquerque, NM$231
$139 to $416
Columbia, SC$216
$130 to $389
Greensboro, NC$233
$140 to $419
Huntsville, AL$231
$139 to $416

Other Legal & Financial costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

CPA in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, CPA typically costs about $231 per hour, with most prices between $139 and $416.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 7% below 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.