Taxes in Herisau — Tax Calculator 2026
Tax rate 410% · Rank 15 of 20 in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Herisau — Key Facts
- Municipal tax multiplier
- 410%
- Rank in canton
- 15 / 20
- Canton
- Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR)
Herisau vs. cantonal average Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Herisau is 29.7 percentage points above average of canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
Cost of living in Herisau
- Health insurance (median)
- CHF 354/mo.
- Cantonal premium region 1
- Rent 2 rooms (median)
- CHF 917/mo.
- Rent 3 rooms (median)
- CHF 1’119/mo.
- Cantonal average
- Rent 4 rooms (median)
- CHF 1’341/mo.
- Rent 5 rooms (median)
- CHF 1’498/mo.
Health insurance: FOPH data 2026, adults, standard model, deductible CHF 300. Rent: FSO structural survey 2024.
Relocate to Herisau? Compare taxes, health insurance & rent now →
Reference tax amounts Herisau
Estimated annual tax burden (single, no children, no confession). Incl. cantonal, municipal and federal tax.
| Gross income | Tax burden |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 7’045 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 11’134 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 20’858 |
Data: FTA tax tariffs 2026. Standard deductions included.
Cheapest 5 municipalities in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Calculate taxes in Herisau
Your details
Max. CHF 7,258 (2026) · also in deductions section
Non-binding estimates. Not tax or financial advice. Without guarantee — no substitute for individual professional advice.
Salary comparison · FSO data 2024
What do people earn in Herisau?
Compare your salary to the median in the Eastern Switzerland region — by industry, education and age.
Compare salary now →Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in Herisau
What is the tax multiplier in Herisau?
The municipal tax multiplier in Herisau is 410% (as of 2026). Herisau ranks 15 out of 20 municipalities in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
How much tax do you pay in Herisau with an income of 80,000?
With a gross income of CHF 80,000 (single, no denomination), the total tax burden in Herisau is approximately CHF 11’134 per year. This includes cantonal, municipal and federal tax.
Which municipality in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden has the lowest taxes?
The cheapest municipality in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden is Teufen (AR) with a tax multiplier of 260%.