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Accountant cost in Cedar Rapids, IA

A typical Accountant figure in Cedar Rapids is about $156 per hour, about 11% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Cedar Rapids

$156

per hour

Fair price range: $71 to $312

On the low end
$71
On the high end
$312

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cedar Rapids. 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
Cedar Rapids, IA$156
$71 to $312
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Des Moines, IA$162
$74 to $324
Augusta, GA$156
$71 to $312
Birmingham, AL$158
$72 to $315
Calhoun, GA$155
$71 to $310
Corpus Christi, TX$154
$71 to $308

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Cedar Rapids: what does it cost?

In Cedar Rapids, IA, Accountant typically costs about $156 per hour, with most prices between $71 and $312.

Why is Cedar Rapids lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Cedar Rapids, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cedar Rapids about 11% 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.