Location comparison
Lausanne vs Genève
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Lausanne cost compared to Genève? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile – based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Genève you pay around CHF 27,288/year, in Lausanne CHF 30,275/year. Genève is CHF 2,987/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile – for your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Lausanne | Genève |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 16,829 | CHF 15,508 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 698 | CHF 752 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,373 | CHF 1,120 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 30,275 | CHF 27,288 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 2,069 of 2,098 | Rank 1,309 of 2,098 |
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.