Relocate to Herisau
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 410% · Rank 15 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Herisau at a glance
Tax burden in Herisau
Herisau has a municipal tax rate of 410%, ranking 15 out of 20 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden — 29.7 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Herisau pay approximately CHF 917 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 76 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Herisau
For Herisau we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 354 per month for mandatory basic health insurance for adults (CHF 2,500 deductible, standard model with accident coverage, as of 2026). It is the median for the region and therefore the same for every municipality in the canton.
Rent prices in Herisau
3-room apartments in Herisau cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Herisau
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 917 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'119 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'341 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'498 |
Reference taxes in Herisau
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'272 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 10'076 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 14'373 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 19'219 |
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Further information
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