Legal & Financial, Ohio
CPA cost in Columbus, OH
A typical CPA figure in Columbus is about $240 per hour, about 4% below the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Columbus
$240
per hour
- On the low end
- $144
- On the high end
- $432
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbus. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Firm size
- Specialty
- Business returns
- Advisory
- Location
Ways to pay less
- Use a local small firm
- Separate bookkeeping
- Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
- Prepare a P&L first
- Clarify what the rate includes
CPA in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $240 | $144 to $432 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $235 | $141 to $423 |
| Cleveland, OH | $230 | $138 to $414 |
| Akron, OH | $223 | $134 to $401 |
| Allentown, PA | $235 | $141 to $423 |
| Arlington, TX | $241 | $145 to $434 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Columbus: what does it cost?
In Columbus, OH, CPA typically costs about $240 per hour, with most prices between $144 and $432.
Why is Columbus lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Columbus, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbus about 4% 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.