Legal & Financial, Louisiana

CPA cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical CPA figure in New Orleans is about $236 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$236

per hour

On the low end
$142
On the high end
$425

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. 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
New Orleans, LA$236
$142 to $425
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Baton Rouge, LA$219
$131 to $394
Shreveport, LA$205
$123 to $369
Fort Worth, TX$244
$146 to $439
Fresno, CA$238
$143 to $428
Glendale, AZ$241
$145 to $434

Other Legal & Financial costs in New Orleans

Questions people ask

CPA in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, CPA typically costs about $236 per hour, with most prices between $142 and $425.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in New Orleans, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New Orleans about 6% 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.