Legal & Financial, Massachusetts

Accountant cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Accountant figure in Cambridge is about $222 per hour, about 27% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$222

per hour

Fair price range: $102 to $445

On the low end
$102
On the high end
$445

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. 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. Credential
  2. Business vs personal
  3. Season
  4. Software
  5. Audit support

Ways to pay less

  1. Bookkeeping year-round
  2. Use a package for taxes
  3. Bring organized records
  4. Ask about off-season rates
  5. Do not wait until April

Accountant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cambridge, MA$222
$102 to $445
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Boston, MA$221
$101 to $441
Worcester, MA$193
$88 to $385
Springfield, MA$180
$83 to $361
Santa Barbara, CA$213
$97 to $425
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439

Other Legal & Financial costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

Accountant in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Accountant typically costs about $222 per hour, with most prices between $102 and $445.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Cambridge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cambridge about 27% 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.