Legal & Financial, New York

CPA cost in New York, NY

A typical CPA figure in New York is about $333 per hour, about 33% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in New York

$333

per hour

On the low end
$200
On the high end
$599

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. 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 York, NY$333
$200 to $599
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Yonkers, NY$310
$186 to $558
Albany, NY$249
$149 to $448
Rochester, NY$239
$143 to $430
San Francisco, CA$340
$204 to $612
Honolulu, HI$290
$174 to $522

Other Legal & Financial costs in New York

Questions people ask

CPA in New York: what does it cost?

In New York, NY, CPA typically costs about $333 per hour, with most prices between $200 and $599.

Why is New York higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in New York, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New York about 33% 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.