Relocate to Wolfenschiessen
Save up to CHF 300/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 250% · Rank 11 of 11 municipalities in Nidwalden · Health insurance CHF 315/mo.
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Wolfenschiessen at a glance
Tax burden in Wolfenschiessen
Wolfenschiessen has a municipal tax rate of 250%, ranking 11 out of 11 municipalities in the canton of Nidwalden — 53.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Wolfenschiessen pay approximately CHF 3'676 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 306 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Wolfenschiessen
For Wolfenschiessen 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 Wolfenschiessen
3-room apartments in Wolfenschiessen cost around CHF 1'426 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Wolfenschiessen
| 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 Wolfenschiessen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'165 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'218 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'614 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 15'470 |
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Further information
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