Relocate to Meggen
Save up to CHF 450/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 90% · Rank 1 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne · Health insurance CHF 373/mo.
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Meggen at a glance
Tax burden in Meggen
Meggen has a municipal tax rate of 90%, ranking 1 out of 79 municipalities in the canton of Lucerne — 99.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Meggen pay approximately CHF 5'611 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 468 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Meggen
For Meggen 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 Meggen
3-room apartments in Meggen cost around CHF 1'325 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Meggen
| 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 Meggen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'300 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 6'863 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 9'679 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 12'871 |
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Further information
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