Relocate to Buochs
Save up to CHF 400/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 197% · Rank 6 of 11 municipalities in Nidwalden · Health insurance CHF 315/mo.
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Buochs at a glance
Tax burden in Buochs
Buochs has a municipal tax rate of 197%, ranking 6 out of 11 municipalities in the canton of Nidwalden — 0.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Buochs pay approximately CHF 4'699 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 392 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Buochs
For Buochs we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 315 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 Buochs
3-room apartments in Buochs cost around CHF 1'426 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Buochs
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'118 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'426 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'667 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2'032 |
Reference taxes in Buochs
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'677 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'465 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 10'591 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 14'167 |
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Further information
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