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CPA cost in Fresno, CA

A typical CPA figure in Fresno is about $238 per hour, about 5% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Fresno

$238

per hour

Fair price range: $143 to $428

On the low end
$143
On the high end
$428

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fresno. 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
Fresno, CA$238
$143 to $428
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Bakersfield, CA$236
$142 to $425
Visalia, CA$236
$142 to $425
Modesto, CA$250
$150 to $450
Fort Worth, TX$244
$146 to $439
Glendale, AZ$241
$145 to $434

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Questions people ask

CPA in Fresno: what does it cost?

In Fresno, CA, CPA typically costs about $238 per hour, with most prices between $143 and $428.

Why is Fresno lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Fresno, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Fresno about 5% 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.