Freedom Score

United States to Switzerland: tax & freedom compared

How does Switzerland score against United States? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€4,776
Per year vs. United States+€4,544

Lump-sum taxation · Pauschalbesteuerung

Tax

81/100

Residency

87/100

Cost of living

5/100

Living environment

70/100

Mobility

95/100

Ownership

85/100

Compared by dimension

On an average United States income of €69,600 gross per year, you keep €57,311 net in Switzerland: a difference of €4,544 per year compared with United States.

  • Tax: on this income Switzerland lands at an effective rate of about 18%, against 24% in United States.
  • Passport and mobility: from Switzerland you travel visa-free to 187 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Switzerland scores 87 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Switzerland a living-environment score of 70 out of 100.

Frequently asked questions

How much do I save by moving from United States to Switzerland?
On an average United States income it differs by roughly €4,544 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?
No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?
The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

Sources

OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat