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CPA cost in Fort Collins, CO

A typical CPA figure in Fort Collins is about $265 per hour, about 6% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Fort Collins

$265

per hour

Fair price range: $159 to $477

On the low end
$159
On the high end
$477

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fort Collins. 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
Fort Collins, CO$265
$159 to $477
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Arvada, CO$283
$169 to $508
Aurora, CO$280
$168 to $504
Lakewood, CO$283
$169 to $508
Austin, TX$255
$153 to $459
Charlotte, NC$270
$162 to $486

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Questions people ask

CPA in Fort Collins: what does it cost?

In Fort Collins, CO, CPA typically costs about $265 per hour, with most prices between $159 and $477.

Why is Fort Collins higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Fort Collins, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Fort Collins about 6% 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.