Relocate to Benken (SG)
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 117% · Rank 44 of 75 municipalities in St. Gallen · Health insurance CHF 384/mo.
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Benken (SG) at a glance
Tax burden in Benken (SG)
Benken (SG) has a municipal tax rate of 117%, ranking 44 out of 75 municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen — 5.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Benken (SG) pay approximately CHF 1'313 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 109 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Benken (SG)
For Benken (SG) we use the premium of cantonal premium region 2: CHF 384 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 Benken (SG)
3-room apartments in Benken (SG) cost around CHF 1'208 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Benken (SG)
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'002 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'208 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'375 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'643 |
Reference taxes in Benken (SG)
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'775 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'547 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'977 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 18'817 |
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Further information
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