Legal & Financial, Rhode Island

CPA cost in Providence, RI

A typical CPA figure in Providence is about $278 per hour, about 11% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Providence

$278

per hour

On the low end
$167
On the high end
$500

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Providence. 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
Providence, RI$278
$167 to $500
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Ann Arbor, MI$255
$153 to $459
Everett, WA$284
$170 to $511
Frisco, TX$259
$155 to $466
Hialeah, FL$256
$154 to $461
Hollywood, FL$256
$154 to $461

Other Legal & Financial costs in Providence

Questions people ask

CPA in Providence: what does it cost?

In Providence, RI, CPA typically costs about $278 per hour, with most prices between $167 and $500.

Why is Providence higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Providence, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Providence about 11% 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.