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CPA cost in Long Beach, CA

A typical CPA figure in Long Beach is about $289 per hour, about 16% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Long Beach

$289

per hour

Fair price range: $173 to $520

On the low end
$173
On the high end
$520

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Long Beach. 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
Long Beach, CA$289
$173 to $520
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Fullerton, CA$289
$173 to $520
Oceanside, CA$291
$175 to $524
Santa Rosa, CA$289
$173 to $520
Anchorage, AK$270
$162 to $486
Miami, FL$269
$161 to $484

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Questions people ask

CPA in Long Beach: what does it cost?

In Long Beach, CA, CPA typically costs about $289 per hour, with most prices between $173 and $520.

Why is Long Beach higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Long Beach, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Long Beach about 16% 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.