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Accountant cost in Elizabeth, NJ

A typical Accountant figure in Elizabeth is about $207 per hour, about 18% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Elizabeth

$207

per hour

Fair price range: $95 to $413

On the low end
$95
On the high end
$413

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Elizabeth. 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
Elizabeth, NJ$207
$95 to $413
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Paterson, NJ$205
$94 to $410
Newark, NJ$210
$96 to $420
Jersey City, NJ$221
$101 to $441
Bend, OR$186
$85 to $373
Burlington, VT$183
$84 to $366

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Elizabeth: what does it cost?

In Elizabeth, NJ, Accountant typically costs about $207 per hour, with most prices between $95 and $413.

Why is Elizabeth higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Elizabeth, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Elizabeth about 18% 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.