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

  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
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.