Relocate to Emmen
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 215% · Rank 63 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne · Health insurance CHF 373/mo.
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Emmen at a glance
Tax burden in Emmen
Emmen has a municipal tax rate of 215%, ranking 63 out of 79 municipalities in the canton of Lucerne — 25.4 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Emmen pay approximately CHF 1'394 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 116 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Emmen
For Emmen we use the premium of cantonal premium region 2: CHF 373 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 Emmen
3-room apartments in Emmen cost around CHF 1'325 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Emmen
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'062 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'325 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'506 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'826 |
Reference taxes in Emmen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'342 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 10'005 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'896 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 18'176 |
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Further information
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