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CPA cost in Newark, NJ

A typical CPA figure in Newark is about $300 per hour, about 20% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Newark

$300

per hour

Fair price range: $180 to $540

On the low end
$180
On the high end
$540

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Newark. 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
Newark, NJ$300
$180 to $540
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Elizabeth, NJ$295
$177 to $531
Paterson, NJ$293
$176 to $527
Jersey City, NJ$315
$189 to $567
Escondido, CA$286
$172 to $515
Naperville, IL$265
$159 to $477

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Questions people ask

CPA in Newark: what does it cost?

In Newark, NJ, CPA typically costs about $300 per hour, with most prices between $180 and $540.

Why is Newark higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Newark, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Newark about 20% 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.