Relocate to Walzenhausen
Save up to CHF 200/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 320% · Rank 2 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Walzenhausen at a glance
Tax burden in Walzenhausen
Walzenhausen has a municipal tax rate of 320%, ranking 2 out of 20 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden — 60.3 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Walzenhausen pay approximately CHF 2'458 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 205 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Walzenhausen
For Walzenhausen 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 Walzenhausen
3-room apartments in Walzenhausen cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Walzenhausen
| 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 Walzenhausen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'559 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'960 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'832 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 17'228 |
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Further information
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