Legal & Financial, California

CPA cost in Modesto, CA

A typical CPA figure in Modesto is about $250 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Modesto

$250

per hour

On the low end
$150
On the high end
$450

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Modesto. 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
Modesto, CA$250
$150 to $450
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Stockton, CA$250
$150 to $450
San Bernardino, CA$253
$152 to $455
Fresno, CA$238
$143 to $428
Boise, ID$240
$144 to $432
Colorado Springs, CO$253
$152 to $455

Other Legal & Financial costs in Modesto

Questions people ask

CPA in Modesto: what does it cost?

In Modesto, CA, CPA typically costs about $250 per hour, with most prices between $150 and $450.

Why is Modesto higher than the national price?

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