Legal & Financial, New Jersey

CPA cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical CPA figure in Jersey City is about $315 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$315

per hour

On the low end
$189
On the high end
$567

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jersey City. 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
Jersey City, NJ$315
$189 to $567
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Newark, NJ$300
$180 to $540
Elizabeth, NJ$295
$177 to $531
Paterson, NJ$293
$176 to $527
Thousand Oaks, CA$293
$176 to $527
Los Angeles, CA$298
$179 to $536

Other Legal & Financial costs in Jersey City

Questions people ask

CPA in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, CPA typically costs about $315 per hour, with most prices between $189 and $567.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Jersey City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Jersey City about 26% 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.