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Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 165% · Rank 16 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne · Health insurance CHF 373/mo.
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Rothenburg at a glance
Tax burden in Rothenburg
Rothenburg has a municipal tax rate of 165%, ranking 16 out of 79 municipalities in the canton of Lucerne — 24.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Rothenburg pay approximately CHF 3'081 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 257 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Rothenburg
For Rothenburg 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 Rothenburg
3-room apartments in Rothenburg cost around CHF 1'325 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Rothenburg
| 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 Rothenburg
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'525 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'748 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'209 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'054 |
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Further information
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