Cost Segregation Study Pricing Comparison
Quick answer
Cost segregation study prices range from $300 (DIY software) to $15,000+ (full-service national firms). Done-for-you studies from modern remote providers cost $495–$1,895 for residential. The price difference is driven by delivery model (remote versus site visit), not methodology quality. For a deeper explanation, see our pricing explained guide.
The pricing spread in this industry is absurd. The same IRS methodology, the same RSMeans cost data, the same MACRS depreciation classes — and yet pricing ranges from under $500 to over $25,000. This table shows what every provider charges (where we could find it), their turnaround, and our overall rating. Make your own judgment about what the premium is buying you.
For a deeper pricing dataset built from 2,314 provider quotes, see our sister site costsegregationpricing.com (also operated by Cost Seg Smart).
| Rank ▲ | Company ▲ | Rating ▲ | Pricing ▲ | Turnaround ▲ | Site Visit ▲ | Types ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KBKG | 8.5 | $5K–$15K+ | 4–8 weeks | Yes | R, STR, M, C, I |
| 2 | R.E. Cost Seg | 8.5 | $895–$5K+ | 5–10 days | Video call | R, STR, M |
| 3 | Cost Seg Smart | 8.0 | From $495 | Under 1 hour | No | R, STR, M, C, I |
| 4 | Seneca Cost Seg | 8.0 | Est. $3K–$10K | 2–4 weeks | Yes | M, C, I |
| 5 | CSSI | 7.5 | $5K–$15K+ | 4–8 weeks | Yes | R, STR, M, C, I |
| 6 | McGuire Sponsel | 7.5 | $5K–$15K+ (Est.) | 4–8 weeks | Yes | R, M, C, I |
| 7 | Remote Cost Seg | 7.5 | Est. $2K–$8K | 2–3 weeks | Smart Tour | R, STR, M, C |
| 8 | Capstan Tax | 7.0 | Est. $5K–$10K+ | 3–5 weeks | Yes | M, C, I |
| 9 | Maven Cost Seg | 7.0 | From $1,900 | 3–4 weeks | Optional | R, M, C |
| 10 | Expert Cost Seg | 7.0 | From $500 | Varies | Optional | R, M, C, I |
| 11 | Moss Adams / Baker Tilly | 7.0 | $8K–$25K+ (Est.) | 6–10 weeks | Yes | M, C, I |
| 12 | EisnerAmper | 7.0 | $8K–$25K+ (Est.) | 6–10 weeks | Yes | M, C, I |
| 13 | CostSegregation.com | 7.0 | Contact | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | R |
| 14 | CostSegEZ | 7.0 | Low cost | 2 minutes | No | R, STR |
| 15 | Madison SPECS | 6.5 | $5K–$15K+ (Est.) | 2–4 weeks | Yes | R, STR, M |
| 16 | We Do Cost Seg | 6.5 | Est. $2K–$8K | ~3 days | Varies | M, C |
| 17 | Cherry Bekaert | 6.5 | $8K–$25K+ (Est.) | 6–10 weeks | Yes | M, C, I |
| 18 | Dimov Tax & CPA | 6.5 | $3K–$8K (Est.) | 2–4 weeks | Varies | R, STR, M |
| 19 | Engineered Tax Services | 6.0 | $5K–$15K+ | 4–8 weeks | Yes / Tele-Eng | R, STR, M, C, I |
| 20 | Titan Echo | 6.0 | Subscription | Minutes | No | R, STR, C |
| 21 | Segregation Holding | 5.5 | Est. $3K–$10K | 4–6 weeks | Yes | R, M, C |
| 22 | Source Advisors | 5.5 | $5K–$15K+ (Est.) | 4–8 weeks | Yes | R, M, C, I |
| 23 | CostSegRx | 5.0 | Est. $2K–$8K | Not disclosed | Varies | R, M, C |
| 24 | Cost Segregation Guys | 4.5 | $5K–$15K | 1–3 weeks | Yes | R, STR, M, C |
| 25 | DIY Cost Seg | 4.0 | $495 / $1,295 | 5 minutes | No | R, STR, C |
What should you actually pay?
For a standard residential rental or STR under $2M, anything over $2,000 is paying for brand name, not study quality. The firms charging $5,000-$15,000 use the same RSMeans cost data and IRS methodology as the firms charging $495-$1,495. The MACRS depreciation classes are set by federal law. Your CPA files the same forms either way.
Where premium pricing makes sense: complex commercial properties ($3M+) with specialized equipment, mixed-use buildings with multiple tenant types, industrial facilities with process piping and specialized HVAC, and properties where getting the component allocation wrong by $200K has real consequences. For those, a $5,000-$15,000 study with an on-site inspection is justified.
For everything else? Read our full pricing guide, use the ROI calculator, or get a free instant estimate to see the math on your specific property.