Relocate to Merishausen
Save up to CHF 150/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 110% · Rank 19 of 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen · Health insurance CHF 403/mo.
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Merishausen at a glance
Tax burden in Merishausen
Merishausen has a municipal tax rate of 110%, ranking 19 out of 26 municipalities in the canton of Schaffhausen — 13.3 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Merishausen pay approximately CHF 2'095 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 175 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Merishausen
For Merishausen we use the premium of cantonal premium region 2: CHF 403 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 Merishausen
3-room apartments in Merishausen cost around CHF 1'143 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Merishausen
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'010 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'143 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'346 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'734 |
Reference taxes in Merishausen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'334 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'927 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'195 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 17'902 |
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Further information
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