Relocate to Wolfhalden
Save up to CHF 150/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 370% · Rank 10 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Wolfhalden at a glance
Tax burden in Wolfhalden
Wolfhalden has a municipal tax rate of 370%, ranking 10 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 Wolfhalden pay approximately CHF 1'602 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 134 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Wolfhalden
For Wolfhalden 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 Wolfhalden
3-room apartments in Wolfhalden cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Wolfhalden
| 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 Wolfhalden
| 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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