Relocate to Lutzenberg
Save up to CHF 150/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 350% · Rank 4 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Lutzenberg at a glance
Tax burden in Lutzenberg
Lutzenberg has a municipal tax rate of 350%, ranking 4 out of 20 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden — 30.3 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Lutzenberg pay approximately CHF 1'945 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 162 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Lutzenberg
For Lutzenberg 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 Lutzenberg
3-room apartments in Lutzenberg cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Lutzenberg
| 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 Lutzenberg
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'797 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'332 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'345 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 17'892 |
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Further information
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