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Legal & Financial, Vermont

CPA cost in Burlington, VT

A typical CPA figure in Burlington is about $261 per hour, about 4% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Burlington

$261

per hour

Fair price range: $157 to $470

On the low end
$157
On the high end
$470

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Burlington. 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
Burlington, VT$261
$157 to $470
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Bend, OR$266
$160 to $479
Elizabeth, NJ$295
$177 to $531
Elk Grove, CA$275
$165 to $495
Kent, WA$286
$172 to $515
New Haven, CT$279
$167 to $502

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Questions people ask

CPA in Burlington: what does it cost?

In Burlington, VT, CPA typically costs about $261 per hour, with most prices between $157 and $470.

Why is Burlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Burlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Burlington about 4% 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.