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 24,004/year, in Zürich CHF 24,914/year. Winterthur is CHF 910/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 12,360 | CHF 12,074 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 583 | CHF 640 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,372 | CHF 1,114 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 24,004 | CHF 24,914 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 863 of 2,098 | Rank 937 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.
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