Legal & Financial, South Carolina

CPA cost in Charleston, SC

A typical CPA figure in Charleston is about $251 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Charleston

$251

per hour

On the low end
$151
On the high end
$452

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Charleston. 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
Charleston, SC$251
$151 to $452
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Greenville, SC$233
$140 to $419
Columbia, SC$216
$130 to $389
Arvada, CO$283
$169 to $508
Baltimore, MD$260
$156 to $468
Fontana, CA$258
$155 to $464

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Questions people ask

CPA in Charleston: what does it cost?

In Charleston, SC, CPA typically costs about $251 per hour, with most prices between $151 and $452.

Why is Charleston higher than the national price?

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