Glarus offers families Switzerland's most affordable housing combined with excellent schools and outdoor access. This assessment calculates family expenses including children's health insurance and larger apartments. The close-knit community and progressive canton provide a unique family environment.
Real calculator output for a family in Glarus
Based on real Swiss cantonal tax logic, housing indices, and mandatory health insurance baselines.
| Category | Monthly Amount | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Monthly Salary | CHF 18’000 | Base salary input for family |
| Taxes (cantonal & federal) | −CHF 3’690to−CHF 5’310 | Canton Glarus: 21%–30% rate |
| Rent (city center) | −CHF 1’755 | Glarus market rate (3+ bedroom) |
| Health Insurance | −CHF 726 | Glarus base premium (includes child premiums) |
| Food & Groceries | −CHF 880 | Local price index × 3 occupants |
| Transport | −CHF 52 | Glarus public transport pass |
| Utilities | −CHF 195 | Adjusted for 3 occupants |
| Lifestyle | −CHF 914 | Medium tier × Glarus multiplier |
| Estimated Monthly Savings | CHF 8’168toCHF 9’788 | Net after all deductions |
Small changes in rent or tax canton can shift monthly savings by several hundred CHF.
Example Scenario: A professional earning CHF 18’000/month in Glarus retains approximately CHF 8’168–9’788 after all expenses. The same salary in Zürich would retain CHF 4’614–6’414 — Glarus offers CHF 3’464/month more (CHF 41’568/year).
Understanding what makes Glarus unique helps you evaluate if it's the right fit for your relocation.
Compared to Zürich, Glarus offers approximately CHF 3’464 higher monthly savings at the same gross salary. Compared to Schwyz, housing is lower but overall savings remain stronger.
For professionals weighing Glarus against Swiss Average, Glarus delivers a stronger after-tax position—up to CHF 45 less in monthly taxes. This makes Glarus the rational choice for income-focused relocators.
Glarus vs Swiss Average housing: Glarus requires CHF 477/month more for housing than Swiss Average. Families should weigh this against school quality and neighborhood amenities.
Canton Glarus vs Swiss Average: lower premiums than Swiss Average (CHF 320 vs CHF 383 base). Families pay adult premiums plus reduced child rates, multiplying the impact. Choose cantons with lower base premiums to optimize household costs.
Glarus vs Swiss average: lower food costs than Swiss Average (94% vs 101% of baseline). While individual purchases differ modestly, cumulative grocery and dining expenses add CHF 50–150/month variance between Swiss cities.
Glarus vs Swiss Average: lower transport costs than Swiss Average (CHF 52 vs CHF 67). With excellent Swiss public transit, most professionals avoid car ownership—a decision that saves CHF 500–800/month versus driving.
Glarus vs Swiss Average: lower entertainment costs than Swiss Average (0.85× vs 1.02× multiplier). Professionals choosing Glarus for savings can reallocate CHF 4241/month toward lifestyle upgrades or accelerated wealth building.
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