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Municipality comparison Canton Basel-City

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Municipality Postcode Tax¹ CHF/yr² Rent/m² Buy/m² 2nd homes Tertiary
Bettingen 4126 16.4 % CHF 24,608 21–25 9,300–10,300 7.1 % 67 %
Riehen 4125 16.8 % CHF 25,167 23–28 10,100–11,100 6.9 % 55 %
Basel 4001 18.3 % CHF 27,406 28–34 10,400–11,500 10.8 % 54 %
¹ Effective total tax burden (federal, cantonal, municipal) on income for a single person earning CHF 150,000 gross, without church tax. Includes all statutory deductions available without proof of expense (excluding income-dependent deductions like commuting costs or childcare). Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
² CHF/year tax burden · Rent/buy prices refer to apartments (not houses) and are based on own analysis of public Swiss real estate data
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Frequently asked questions: living in Canton Basel-City

Which municipalities in Canton Basel-City have the lowest taxes?
The table above shows all municipalities in Canton Basel-City sorted by tax burden. Municipalities with an effective tax rate below 16.5% are highlighted in green. Tax burden refers to a single person earning CHF 150,000 gross without church tax (Swiss Federal Tax Administration 2025).
What are rental prices like in Canton Basel-City?
Rental prices vary considerably between municipalities. The table shows the price range per m² (apartments) for all municipalities. Click on a municipality for a detailed location profile with current market data.
What does the second-home share mean?
The second-home share shows what proportion of dwellings in a municipality are used as holiday or secondary residences. Municipalities with over 20% second homes are subject to the Swiss Second Home Act (Lex Weber), which affects purchase prices and usage rights.
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