Relocate to Wald (AR)
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 410% · Rank 14 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Wald (AR) at a glance
Tax burden in Wald (AR)
Wald (AR) has a municipal tax rate of 410%, ranking 14 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 Wald (AR) pay approximately CHF 917 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 76 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Wald (AR)
For Wald (AR) 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 Wald (AR)
3-room apartments in Wald (AR) cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Wald (AR)
| 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 Wald (AR)
| 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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