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CPA cost in Aurora, IL

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

Typical cost

Typical in Aurora

$250

per hour

Fair price range: $150 to $450

On the low end
$150
On the high end
$450

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Aurora. 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. 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
Aurora, IL$250
$150 to $450
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Joliet, IL$243
$146 to $437
Naperville, IL$265
$159 to $477
Rockford, IL$220
$132 to $396
Asheville, NC$248
$149 to $446
Madison, WI$249
$149 to $448

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Questions people ask

CPA in Aurora: what does it cost?

In Aurora, IL, CPA typically costs about $250 per hour, with most prices between $150 and $450.

Why is Aurora higher than the national price?

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