Relocate to Waldkirch
Save up to CHF 100/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 122% · Rank 58 of 75 municipalities in St. Gallen · Health insurance CHF 384/mo.
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Waldkirch at a glance
Tax burden in Waldkirch
Waldkirch has a municipal tax rate of 122%, ranking 58 out of 75 municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen — 10.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Waldkirch pay approximately CHF 1'036 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 86 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Waldkirch
For Waldkirch 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 Waldkirch
3-room apartments in Waldkirch cost around CHF 1'208 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Waldkirch
| 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 Waldkirch
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'896 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'742 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 14'254 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 19'176 |
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Further information
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