Relocate to Sarnen
Save up to CHF 350/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 386% · Rank 1 of 7 municipalities in Obwalden · Health insurance CHF 321/mo.
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Sarnen at a glance
Tax burden in Sarnen
Sarnen has a municipal tax rate of 386%, ranking 1 out of 7 municipalities in the canton of Obwalden — 83.4 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Sarnen pay approximately CHF 3'965 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 330 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Sarnen
For Sarnen 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 Sarnen
3-room apartments in Sarnen cost around CHF 1'311 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Sarnen
| 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 Sarnen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'594 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'329 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'325 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 14'700 |
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Further information
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