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

  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
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

Other Legal & Financial costs in Los Angeles

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.