Relocate to Meilen
Save up to CHF 450/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 79% · Rank 12 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Meilen at a glance
Tax burden in Meilen
Meilen has a municipal tax rate of 79%, ranking 12 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 26.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Meilen pay approximately CHF 5'334 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 445 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Meilen
For Meilen 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 Meilen
3-room apartments in Meilen cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Meilen
| 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 Meilen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 3'868 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 6'634 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 9'956 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 13'828 |
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Further information
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