Relocate to Waldstatt
Save up to CHF 150/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 370% · Rank 8 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Waldstatt at a glance
Tax burden in Waldstatt
Waldstatt has a municipal tax rate of 370%, ranking 8 out of 20 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden — 10.3 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Waldstatt pay approximately CHF 1'602 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 134 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Waldstatt
For Waldstatt 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 Waldstatt
3-room apartments in Waldstatt cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Waldstatt
| 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 Waldstatt
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'955 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'580 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'688 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 18'334 |
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Further information
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