Who is cheapest in Zurich right now?
Zumikon currently offers the most favorable tax rates in Canton Zurich. For singles earning 80,000 CHF (single_80k), it ties with Kilchberg at 8.3%. Both towns also share the lead for couples at 12.5%, but Zumikon pulls slightly ahead for families with a rate of 11.3%.
The current top five are tight at the front:
- Zumikon: 8.3%, 12.5%, 11.3%, tax multiplier 71.
- Kilchberg: 8.3%, 12.5%, 11.4%, tax multiplier 72.
- Herrliberg: 8.4%, 12.6%, 11.4%, tax multiplier 73.
- Küsnacht: 8.4%, 12.6%, 11.4%, tax multiplier 73.
- Rüschlikon: 8.4%, 12.7%, 11.5%, tax multiplier 75.
How wide is the gap?
On the other end of the spectrum, Bachs currently stands as the most expensive municipality for taxes. This means the gap between first and last is:
- 2.1 points for singles (
single_80k) - 3.3 points for couples (
couple_120k) - 3.0 points for families (
family_150k) - 57 tax-multiplier points
These differences matter. Zurich is not a canton where every town taxes you the same. However, the top five municipalities are very close to each other, so small tax differences at the front shouldn't dictate your entire decision.
What this means in practice
If you're looking at towns along the lake, the lowest taxes are concentrated around the upper shore. While these numbers make a great first filter, your final decision will likely come down to housing availability, commute times, and neighborhood feel.
In short: Zumikon is the current benchmark, Kilchberg matches it for singles and couples, Herrliberg and Küsnacht tie just behind them, and Rüschlikon rounds out the top five.
Once you have a shortlist of a few towns, use the official cantonal calculator to verify your exact tax bill.
