Relocate to Kerns
Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 470% · Rank 3 of 7 municipalities in Obwalden · Health insurance CHF 321/mo.
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Kerns at a glance
Tax burden in Kerns
Kerns has a municipal tax rate of 470%, ranking 3 out of 7 municipalities in the canton of Obwalden — 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 Kerns pay approximately CHF 2'828 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 236 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Kerns
For Kerns 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 Kerns
3-room apartments in Kerns cost around CHF 1'311 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Kerns
| 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 Kerns
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'206 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'206 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'462 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'100 |
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Further information
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