Relocate to Sachseln
Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 470% · Rank 4 of 7 municipalities in Obwalden · Health insurance CHF 321/mo.
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Sachseln at a glance
Tax burden in Sachseln
Sachseln has a municipal tax rate of 470%, ranking 4 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 Sachseln pay approximately CHF 2'828 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 236 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Sachseln
For Sachseln 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 Sachseln
3-room apartments in Sachseln cost around CHF 1'311 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Sachseln
| 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 Sachseln
| 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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