Legal & Financial, Wisconsin

CPA cost in Madison, WI

A typical CPA figure in Madison is about $249 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Madison

$249

per hour

On the low end
$149
On the high end
$448

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Madison. 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
Madison, WI$249
$149 to $448
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Milwaukee, WI$238
$143 to $428
Green Bay, WI$224
$134 to $403
Asheville, NC$248
$149 to $446
Aurora, IL$250
$150 to $450
Orlando, FL$245
$147 to $441

Other Legal & Financial costs in Madison

Questions people ask

CPA in Madison: what does it cost?

In Madison, WI, CPA typically costs about $249 per hour, with most prices between $149 and $448.

Why is Madison lower than the national price?

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