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CPA cost in Cleveland, OH

A typical CPA figure in Cleveland is about $230 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Cleveland

$230

per hour

Fair price range: $138 to $414

On the low end
$138
On the high end
$414

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cleveland. 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
Cleveland, OH$230
$138 to $414
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Akron, OH$223
$134 to $401
Cincinnati, OH$235
$141 to $423
Dayton, OH$223
$134 to $401
Baton Rouge, LA$219
$131 to $394
Buffalo, NY$233
$140 to $419

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Questions people ask

CPA in Cleveland: what does it cost?

In Cleveland, OH, CPA typically costs about $230 per hour, with most prices between $138 and $414.

Why is Cleveland lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Cleveland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cleveland about 8% 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.