Legal & Financial, Massachusetts

CPA cost in Boston, MA

A typical CPA figure in Boston is about $315 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$315

per hour

On the low end
$189
On the high end
$567

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. 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
Boston, MA$315
$189 to $567
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Cambridge, MA$318
$191 to $572
Worcester, MA$275
$165 to $495
Springfield, MA$258
$155 to $464
Bellevue, WA$314
$188 to $565
Berkeley, CA$330
$198 to $594

Other Legal & Financial costs in Boston

Questions people ask

CPA in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, CPA typically costs about $315 per hour, with most prices between $189 and $567.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 26% 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.