Legal & Financial, Louisiana

CPA cost in Baton Rouge, LA

A typical CPA figure in Baton Rouge is about $219 per hour, about 12% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Baton Rouge

$219

per hour

On the low end
$131
On the high end
$394

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Baton Rouge. 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
Baton Rouge, LA$219
$131 to $394
National typical$250
$150 to $450
New Orleans, LA$236
$142 to $425
Shreveport, LA$205
$123 to $369
Buffalo, NY$233
$140 to $419
Chattanooga, TN$225
$135 to $405
Cleveland, OH$230
$138 to $414

Other Legal & Financial costs in Baton Rouge

Questions people ask

CPA in Baton Rouge: what does it cost?

In Baton Rouge, LA, CPA typically costs about $219 per hour, with most prices between $131 and $394.

Why is Baton Rouge lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Baton Rouge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Baton Rouge about 12% 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.