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CPA cost in Cincinnati, OH

A typical CPA figure in Cincinnati is about $235 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Cincinnati

$235

per hour

Fair price range: $141 to $423

On the low end
$141
On the high end
$423

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cincinnati. 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
Cincinnati, OH$235
$141 to $423
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Columbus, OH$240
$144 to $432
Cleveland, OH$230
$138 to $414
Akron, OH$223
$134 to $401
Athens, GA$229
$137 to $412
Cartersville, GA$244
$146 to $439

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Questions people ask

CPA in Cincinnati: what does it cost?

In Cincinnati, OH, CPA typically costs about $235 per hour, with most prices between $141 and $423.

Why is Cincinnati lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Cincinnati, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cincinnati about 6% 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.