The top tier
If you want to keep your taxes as low as possible in Canton Uri, focus on Erstfeld, Realp, and Spiringen. These three municipalities share the top spot across the board. A single person earning 80,000 CHF pays just 9.5%. For couples earning 120,000 CHF, it's 14.4%, and families at 150,000 CHF pay 13.0%.
Altdorf and Flüelen sit right behind them in the rankings. Schattdorf actually matches Flüelen's numbers perfectly, meaning the middle of the pack is incredibly crowded.
The current shortlist
The top five currently looks like this:
- Erstfeld
- Realp
- Spiringen
- Altdorf
- Flüelen
Even in a small canton like Uri, knowing the exact order helps you narrow down your apartment search, even if the margins are tight.
What the spread means
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive municipalities in Uri is remarkably small. For singles, the entire canton fits between 9.5% and 9.8%. Couples only see a spread from 14.4% to 14.8%, and families range from 13.0% to 13.4%.
Because the differences are so minor, taxes shouldn't be your only deciding factor. A slightly more expensive town might offer a better commute, nicer housing, or a community that fits you better.
Next steps
Use PLZHub to build your initial shortlist. But before you commit to a move, run your specific income through the official cantonal tax calculator to get the final, binding number.
