Legal & Financial, Missouri

CPA cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical CPA figure in St. Louis is about $230 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$230

per hour

On the low end
$138
On the high end
$414

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Louis. 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
St. Louis, MO$230
$138 to $414
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Kansas City, MO$235
$141 to $423
Springfield, MO$214
$128 to $385
Albuquerque, NM$231
$139 to $416
Columbia, SC$216
$130 to $389
Des Moines, IA$231
$139 to $416

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Questions people ask

CPA in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, CPA typically costs about $230 per hour, with most prices between $138 and $414.

Why is St. Louis lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in St. Louis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put St. Louis about 8% below 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.