Legal & Financial, Massachusetts

CPA cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical CPA figure in Cambridge is about $318 per hour, about 27% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$318

per hour

On the low end
$191
On the high end
$572

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. 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
Cambridge, MA$318
$191 to $572
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Boston, MA$315
$189 to $567
Worcester, MA$275
$165 to $495
Springfield, MA$258
$155 to $464
Santa Barbara, CA$304
$182 to $547
Bellevue, WA$314
$188 to $565

Other Legal & Financial costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

CPA in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, CPA typically costs about $318 per hour, with most prices between $191 and $572.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Cambridge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cambridge about 27% 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.