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CPA cost in Elizabeth, NJ

A typical CPA figure in Elizabeth is about $295 per hour, about 18% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Elizabeth

$295

per hour

Fair price range: $177 to $531

On the low end
$177
On the high end
$531

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Elizabeth. 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
Elizabeth, NJ$295
$177 to $531
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Paterson, NJ$293
$176 to $527
Newark, NJ$300
$180 to $540
Jersey City, NJ$315
$189 to $567
Bend, OR$266
$160 to $479
Burlington, VT$261
$157 to $470

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Questions people ask

CPA in Elizabeth: what does it cost?

In Elizabeth, NJ, CPA typically costs about $295 per hour, with most prices between $177 and $531.

Why is Elizabeth higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Elizabeth, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Elizabeth about 18% above 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.