Relocate to Emmetten
Save up to CHF 350/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 222% · Rank 8 of 11 municipalities in Nidwalden · Health insurance CHF 315/mo.
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Emmetten at a glance
Tax burden in Emmetten
Emmetten has a municipal tax rate of 222%, ranking 8 out of 11 municipalities in the canton of Nidwalden — 25.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Emmetten pay approximately CHF 4'216 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 351 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Emmetten
For Emmetten 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 Emmetten
3-room apartments in Emmetten cost around CHF 1'426 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Emmetten
| 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 Emmetten
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'908 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'820 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'074 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 14'782 |
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Further information
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