Legal & Financial, California

CPA cost in San Diego, CA

A typical CPA figure in San Diego is about $296 per hour, about 19% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in San Diego

$296

per hour

On the low end
$178
On the high end
$533

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Diego. 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
San Diego, CA$296
$178 to $533
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Glendale, CA$294
$176 to $529
Hayward, CA$318
$191 to $572
Torrance, CA$294
$176 to $529
Alpharetta, GA$281
$169 to $506
Boulder, CO$301
$181 to $542

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Questions people ask

CPA in San Diego: what does it cost?

In San Diego, CA, CPA typically costs about $296 per hour, with most prices between $178 and $533.

Why is San Diego higher than the national price?

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