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CPA cost in Fargo, ND

A typical CPA figure in Fargo is about $229 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Fargo

$229

per hour

Fair price range: $137 to $412

On the low end
$137
On the high end
$412

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fargo. 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
Fargo, ND$229
$137 to $412
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Athens, GA$229
$137 to $412
Cartersville, GA$244
$146 to $439
Cheyenne, WY$225
$135 to $405
Cincinnati, OH$235
$141 to $423
Grand Prairie, TX$239
$143 to $430

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Questions people ask

CPA in Fargo: what does it cost?

In Fargo, ND, CPA typically costs about $229 per hour, with most prices between $137 and $412.

Why is Fargo lower than the national price?

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