Location comparison
Winterthur vs Zürich
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Winterthur cost compared to Zürich? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile, based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Winterthur you pay around CHF 24,374/year, in Zürich CHF 25,626/year. Winterthur is CHF 1,252/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile. For your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Winterthur | Zürich |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 12,132 | CHF 11,848 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 610 | CHF 677 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,264 | CHF 1,108 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 24,374 | CHF 25,626 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 876 of 2,110 | Rank 973 of 2,110 |
Values are an 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.
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