Relocate to Appenzell
Save up to CHF 400/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 56% · Rank 1 of 5 municipalities in Appenzell Innerrhoden · Health insurance CHF 275/mo.
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Appenzell at a glance
Tax burden in Appenzell
Appenzell has a municipal tax rate of 56%, ranking 1 out of 5 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden — 18.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Appenzell pay approximately CHF 4'996 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 416 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Appenzell
For Appenzell we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 275 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 Appenzell
3-room apartments in Appenzell cost around CHF 1'209 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Appenzell
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'033 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'209 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'598 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'625 |
Reference taxes in Appenzell
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'539 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'192 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 10'294 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 13'904 |
Further information
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