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FTA · FOPH · FSO — Data 2026

Zürich vs. Aargau

Tax Comparison & Cost of Living 2026

✓Zürich is on average CHF 140/mo. cheaper
CategoryZürichcheaperAargau
Ø Taxes at CHF 100k/year
(single, no denomination)
CHF 12’076/yr.CHF 13’751/yr.
Cheapest municipality
(taxes at CHF 100k)
ZumikonCHF 10’331/yr.Oberwil-LieliCHF 10’486/yr.
Ø Health insurance
(deductible CHF 300/mo.)
CHF 442/mo.CHF 383/mo.
Ø 3-room rent
(median, FSO 2024)
CHF 1’538/mo.CHF 1’325/mo.
Average values across all municipalities in the canton — Sources: FTA 2026, FOPH 2026, FSO 2024

Top 5 cheapest municipalities in Zürich

1Zumikon
CHF 10’331/yr.
2Kilchberg (ZH)
CHF 10’381/yr.
3Herrliberg
CHF 10’432/yr.
4Küsnacht (ZH)
CHF 10’432/yr.
5Rüschlikon
CHF 10’533/yr.

Top 5 cheapest municipalities in Aargau

1Oberwil-Lieli
CHF 10’486/yr.
2Geltwil
CHF 10’599/yr.
3Meisterschwanden
CHF 11’166/yr.
4Kaiseraugst
CHF 11’166/yr.
5Seengen
CHF 11’846/yr.
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FTAFOPHFSO— Data 2026

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