Legal & Financial, New York

CPA cost in Rochester, NY

A typical CPA figure in Rochester is about $239 per hour, about 5% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Rochester

$239

per hour

On the low end
$143
On the high end
$430

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Rochester. 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
Rochester, NY$239
$143 to $430
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Syracuse, NY$235
$141 to $423
Albany, NY$249
$149 to $448
Buffalo, NY$233
$140 to $419
Allentown, PA$235
$141 to $423
Arlington, TX$241
$145 to $434

Other Legal & Financial costs in Rochester

Questions people ask

CPA in Rochester: what does it cost?

In Rochester, NY, CPA typically costs about $239 per hour, with most prices between $143 and $430.

Why is Rochester lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Rochester, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Rochester about 5% 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.