Relocate to Varen
Tax rate 120% · Rank 49 of 122 municipalities in Valais · Health insurance CHF 392/mo.
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Varen at a glance
Tax burden in Varen
Varen has a municipal tax rate of 120%, ranking 49 out of 122 municipalities in the canton of Valais — 0.2 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
The tax burden in Varen exceeds the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year) by approximately CHF 123. A comparison with your current place of residence may reveal individual differences.
Health insurance premiums in Varen
For Varen we use the premium of cantonal premium region 2: CHF 392 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 Varen
3-room apartments in Varen cost around CHF 1'174 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Varen
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 948 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'174 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'363 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'561 |
Reference taxes in Varen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'174 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 10'412 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 15'413 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 21'206 |
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Further information
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