Relocate to Buchs (ZH)
Save up to CHF 350/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 105% · Rank 61 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Buchs (ZH) at a glance
Tax burden in Buchs (ZH)
Buchs (ZH) has a municipal tax rate of 105%, ranking 61 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 0.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Buchs (ZH) pay approximately CHF 4'105 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 342 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Buchs (ZH)
For Buchs (ZH) 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 Buchs (ZH)
3-room apartments in Buchs (ZH) cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Buchs (ZH)
| 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 Buchs (ZH)
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'381 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'486 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'185 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 15'465 |
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Further information
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