Relocate to Bachs
Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 128% · Rank 160 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Bachs at a glance
Tax burden in Bachs
Bachs has a municipal tax rate of 128%, ranking 160 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 22.4 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Bachs pay approximately CHF 3'017 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 251 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Bachs
For Bachs we use the premium of cantonal premium region 2: CHF 442 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 Bachs
3-room apartments in Bachs cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Bachs
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'339 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'538 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'827 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2'262 |
Reference taxes in Bachs
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'834 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'240 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'273 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'913 |
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Further information
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