Legal & Financial, California
CPA cost in Los Angeles, CA
A typical CPA figure in Los Angeles is about $298 per hour, about 19% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Los Angeles
$298
per hour
- On the low end
- $179
- On the high end
- $536
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $298 | $179 to $536 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $296 | $178 to $533 |
| Pasadena, CA | $296 | $178 to $533 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | $293 | $176 to $527 |
| Seattle, WA | $305 | $183 to $549 |
| Alexandria, VA | $308 | $185 to $554 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Los Angeles: what does it cost?
In Los Angeles, CA, CPA typically costs about $298 per hour, with most prices between $179 and $536.
Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Los Angeles, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Los Angeles about 19% 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.