Legal & Financial, Maine

CPA cost in Portland, ME

A typical CPA figure in Portland is about $259 per hour, about 3% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Portland

$259

per hour

On the low end
$155
On the high end
$466

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.

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, ME$259
$155 to $466
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Bridgeport, CT$293
$176 to $527
Corona, CA$265
$159 to $477
Denver, CO$290
$174 to $522
Fort Lauderdale, FL$261
$157 to $470
Sacramento, CA$278
$167 to $500

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Questions people ask

CPA in Portland: what does it cost?

In Portland, ME, CPA typically costs about $259 per hour, with most prices between $155 and $466.

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 3% 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.