Relocate to Gossau (SG)
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 116% · Rank 42 of 75 municipalities in St. Gallen · Health insurance CHF 384/mo.
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Gossau (SG) at a glance
Tax burden in Gossau (SG)
Gossau (SG) has a municipal tax rate of 116%, ranking 42 out of 75 municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen — 4.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Gossau (SG) pay approximately CHF 1'368 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 114 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Gossau (SG)
For Gossau (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 Gossau (SG)
3-room apartments in Gossau (SG) cost around CHF 1'208 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Gossau (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 Gossau (SG)
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'751 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'508 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'922 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 18'745 |
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Further information
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