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Canton of Solothurn

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Canton of Solothurn: Only 4 cantons have lower rents

A 3-room flat costs CHF 1'228 net a month on average here – only 4 cantons are cheaper. Coming up: Candle dipping in Solothurn: 24 Nov from 14:00.

What is there for the canton of Solothurn?

In the canton of Solothurn: Candle dipping in Solothurn, Christmas markets in 2 towns, from 28 Nov, 2 open Sundays in December and Only 4 cantons have lower rents (3 rooms CHF 1'228).

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Only 4 cantons have lower rentsWhat does a 3-room flat cost?CHF 1'228 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 5 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis →
Health insurance CHF 50 above the Swiss medianWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027?CHF 503.80 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 19 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen →
CHF 1'050 more tax on your pension than the Swiss medianHow much tax on a pension lump sum?CHF 38'200CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 15 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen →
How many people live here?291'583 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 13 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here?Since 2017end of 2025: 63'201 aged 65+, 56'306 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many here don't hold a Swiss passport?25.9%75'418 people, end of 2025 · rank 15 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
Where do most foreign residents here come from?Italy: 10'94314.5% of foreign residents · people from 153 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
How often are people naturalised here?1.01%751 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 24 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many cross-border commuters work here?2'561borders France · rank 16 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis →
How many live in a town or city?22.3%4 towns and cities · 104 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis →
Do children pay inheritance tax?No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen →
Must the landlord disclose the previous rent?NoCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen →
What does a certified signature cost?CHF 10–40Notariats-Gebührentarif · B. I. Ziff. 1As of 1 April 1975 · statute book 129.12Open →
When can I end my tenancy?31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen →
When is the tax return due?31 Marchregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton SolothurnSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary?CHF 4'994single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 24 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary?CHF 15'997single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 21 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary?CHF 498.50 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 22 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis →
How much tax does pillar 3a save?CHF 2'165full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much can I deduct for working from home?up to CHF 4'000 a yearflat rate, same as federalAs of tax year 2025 · Wegleitung zur Steuererklärung 2025 Kanton Solothurn, Ziff. 5090 (Steuerbuch § 33 Nr. 4)See the analysis →
On how many Sundays may shops open?up to 4 a yearAs of 12 October 2026 · § 7 Abs. 2–4 und § 47 WAG SO (BGS 940.11), § 2 VWAG (BGS 940.12)See the analysis →
How many daycare places are there for small children?9 places per 100 children under 581 daycare centres, 1'200 places · rank 25 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis →
How often does the midwife visit after the birth?7.7 home visits on average2'268 women cared for after birth · rank 8 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis →
How many years of kindergarten are compulsory?2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis →
How does your wallet fare here?53 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 16 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis →
What do people earn here?CHF 6'964 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Espace MittellandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen →

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