Top Zurich-overflow towns
Schlieren - 3.5-room gross: CHF 1,900-2,100 - 8-12 minute S-Bahn to Zurich HB - Limmattal redevelopment (Schlieren Stadtmitte) - Discount: 25-30%
Dietikon - 3.5-room gross: CHF 1,800-2,000 - 14-18 minute S-Bahn to Zurich HB - Limmattalbahn tram extension improves connectivity - Discount: 30%
Winterthur - 3.5-room gross: CHF 2,000 - 20-22 minute IC train to Zurich HB - Independent city feel, vibrant restaurant scene, ZHAW - Discount: 25-30%
Wallisellen - 3.5-room gross: CHF 2,100 - 8-10 minute S-Bahn to Zurich HB - Glattzentrum mall, Glattpark tech offices - Discount: 20-25%
Baden (Aargau) - 3.5-room gross: CHF 2,000 - 15-18 minute IC train to Zurich HB - ABB headquarters, charming medieval centre, low cantonal tax - Discount: 25-30%
Tax bonus
Baden and the Aargau offer lower cantonal taxes than Zurich city. Wallisellen and Dietlikon sit in canton Zurich but at lower municipal tax rates than central Zurich.
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