Location comparison
Basel vs Liestal
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Basel cost compared to Liestal? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile – based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Liestal you pay around CHF 26,889/year, in Basel CHF 27,562/year. Liestal is CHF 673/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile – for your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Basel | Liestal |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 14,659 | CHF 16,719 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 704 | CHF 680 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,496 | CHF 1,359 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 27,562 | CHF 26,889 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 1,430 of 2,124 | Rank 1,257 of 2,124 |
Values are an honest approximation at the municipal level for a reference profile (couple without children, CHF 100'000 income). Address- and income-exact figures are in the report. Ubivo doesn't judge – the data shows the difference.
This is the municipal average – not your number.
Your taxes, health insurance and commute depend on address, income and household. Calculate them for your case – and compare two real addresses with all 64 location factors.