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CPA cost in Buffalo, NY

A typical CPA figure in Buffalo is about $233 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Buffalo

$233

per hour

Fair price range: $140 to $419

On the low end
$140
On the high end
$419

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Buffalo. 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
Buffalo, NY$233
$140 to $419
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Syracuse, NY$235
$141 to $423
Rochester, NY$239
$143 to $430
Albany, NY$249
$149 to $448
Baton Rouge, LA$219
$131 to $394
Chattanooga, TN$225
$135 to $405

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Questions people ask

CPA in Buffalo: what does it cost?

In Buffalo, NY, CPA typically costs about $233 per hour, with most prices between $140 and $419.

Why is Buffalo lower than the national price?

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