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Legal & Financial, Oregon

CPA cost in Portland, OR

A typical CPA figure in Portland is about $280 per hour, about 12% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Portland

$280

per hour

Fair price range: $168 to $504

On the low end
$168
On the high end
$504

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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
Portland, OR$280
$168 to $504
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Bend, OR$266
$160 to $479
Eugene, OR$245
$147 to $441
Salem, OR$251
$151 to $452
Escondido, CA$286
$172 to $515
Naperville, IL$265
$159 to $477

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Questions people ask

CPA in Portland: what does it cost?

In Portland, OR, CPA typically costs about $280 per hour, with most prices between $168 and $504.

Why is Portland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Portland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Portland about 12% 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.