Legal & Financial, New York

CPA cost in Albany, NY

A typical CPA figure in Albany is about $249 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Albany

$249

per hour

On the low end
$149
On the high end
$448

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Albany. 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
Albany, NY$249
$149 to $448
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Rochester, NY$239
$143 to $430
Syracuse, NY$235
$141 to $423
Buffalo, NY$233
$140 to $419
Cape Coral, FL$241
$145 to $434
Chesapeake, VA$241
$145 to $434

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Questions people ask

CPA in Albany: what does it cost?

In Albany, NY, CPA typically costs about $249 per hour, with most prices between $149 and $448.

Why is Albany lower than the national price?

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