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Legal & Financial, Alabama

CPA cost in Montgomery, AL

A typical CPA figure in Montgomery is about $215 per hour, about 14% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Montgomery

$215

per hour

Fair price range: $129 to $387

On the low end
$129
On the high end
$387

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Montgomery. 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
Montgomery, AL$215
$129 to $387
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Mobile, AL$213
$128 to $383
Birmingham, AL$225
$135 to $405
Huntsville, AL$231
$139 to $416
Amarillo, TX$216
$130 to $389
El Paso, TX$201
$121 to $362

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Questions people ask

CPA in Montgomery: what does it cost?

In Montgomery, AL, CPA typically costs about $215 per hour, with most prices between $129 and $387.

Why is Montgomery lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Montgomery, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Montgomery about 14% 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.