Relocate to Richterswil
Save up to CHF 350/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 99% · Rank 41 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Richterswil at a glance
Tax burden in Richterswil
Richterswil has a municipal tax rate of 99%, ranking 41 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 6.6 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Richterswil pay approximately CHF 4'388 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 366 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Richterswil
For Richterswil 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 Richterswil
3-room apartments in Richterswil cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Richterswil
| 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 Richterswil
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'262 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 7'289 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 10'902 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 15'087 |
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Further information
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