Relocate to Winterthur
Save up to CHF 250/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 125% · Rank 158 of 160 municipalities in Zurich · Health insurance CHF 442/mo.
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Winterthur at a glance
Tax burden in Winterthur
Winterthur has a municipal tax rate of 125%, ranking 158 out of 160 municipalities in the canton of Zurich — 19.4 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Winterthur pay approximately CHF 3'159 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 263 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Winterthur
For Winterthur 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 Winterthur
3-room apartments in Winterthur cost around CHF 1'538 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Winterthur
| 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 Winterthur
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 4'775 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'142 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 12'131 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 16'724 |
Even cheaper nearby
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Further information
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