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CPA cost in Billings, MT

A typical CPA figure in Billings is about $231 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Billings

$231

per hour

Fair price range: $139 to $416

On the low end
$139
On the high end
$416

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Billings. 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
Billings, MT$231
$139 to $416
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Missoula, MT$231
$139 to $416
Allentown, PA$235
$141 to $423
Arlington, TX$241
$145 to $434
Bakersfield, CA$236
$142 to $425
Columbus, OH$240
$144 to $432

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Questions people ask

CPA in Billings: what does it cost?

In Billings, MT, CPA typically costs about $231 per hour, with most prices between $139 and $416.

Why is Billings lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Billings, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Billings about 7% 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.