Legal & Financial, South Carolina

CPA cost in Columbia, SC

A typical CPA figure in Columbia is about $216 per hour, about 13% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$216

per hour

On the low end
$130
On the high end
$389

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. 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
Columbia, SC$216
$130 to $389
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Greenville, SC$233
$140 to $419
Charleston, SC$251
$151 to $452
Albuquerque, NM$231
$139 to $416
Des Moines, IA$231
$139 to $416
Greensboro, NC$233
$140 to $419

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Questions people ask

CPA in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, CPA typically costs about $216 per hour, with most prices between $130 and $389.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 13% 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.