Relocate to La Chaux-de-Fonds
Tax rate 75% · Rank 13 of 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel · Health insurance CHF 492/mo.
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La Chaux-de-Fonds at a glance
Tax burden in La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a municipal tax rate of 75%, ranking 13 out of 24 municipalities in the canton of Neuchâtel — 3.7 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
The tax burden in La Chaux-de-Fonds exceeds the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year) by approximately CHF 3'647. A comparison with your current place of residence may reveal individual differences.
Health insurance premiums in La Chaux-de-Fonds
For La Chaux-de-Fonds we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 492 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds
3-room apartments in La Chaux-de-Fonds cost around CHF 938 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 780 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 938 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'198 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'509 |
Reference taxes in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 8'556 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 13'499 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 18'937 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 25'007 |
Even cheaper nearby
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Further information
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