Relocate to Cham
Save up to CHF 850/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 54% · Rank 7 of 11 municipalities in Zug · Health insurance CHF 253/mo.
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Cham at a glance
Tax burden in Cham
Cham has a municipal tax rate of 54%, ranking 7 out of 11 municipalities in the canton of Zug — 0.8 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Cham pay approximately CHF 9'913 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 826 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Cham
For Cham we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 253 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 Cham
3-room apartments in Cham cost around CHF 1'686 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Cham
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'366 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'686 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 2'049 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2'598 |
Reference taxes in Cham
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 1'756 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 3'377 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 5'377 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 8'006 |
Even cheaper nearby
These municipalities near Cham have even lower taxes:
Further information
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