Relocate to Elsau
Save up to CHF 300/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 117% · Rank 135 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Elsau at a glance
Tax burden in Elsau
Elsau has a municipal tax rate of 117%, ranking 135 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 11.4 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Elsau pay approximately CHF 3'537 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 295 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Elsau
For Elsau 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 Elsau
3-room apartments in Elsau cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Elsau
| 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 Elsau
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'617 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'879 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'753 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'220 |
Even cheaper nearby
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Further information
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