Relocate to Engelberg
Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 465% · Rank 2 of 7 municipalities in Obwalden · Health insurance CHF 321/mo.
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Engelberg at a glance
Tax burden in Engelberg
Engelberg has a municipal tax rate of 465%, ranking 2 out of 7 municipalities in the canton of Obwalden — 4.4 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Engelberg pay approximately CHF 2'896 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 241 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Engelberg
For Engelberg we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 321 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 Engelberg
3-room apartments in Engelberg cost around CHF 1'311 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Engelberg
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 996 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'311 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'509 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'958 |
Reference taxes in Engelberg
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'170 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'154 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'394 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'017 |
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Further information
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