SWISS DECISION ENGINE
Where should I live in Switzerland?
YOUR PLAN FOR SWITZERLAND
We don't just help you find a job.
We assess whether you can build a better life in Switzerland — before you risk your money and make the move.
ANALYSES
What do you want to check?
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SWISS OPPORTUNITY SCORE
Do I have a chance in Switzerland?
Check the labour market, language, qualifications and safe starting budget before risking a move.
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You will receive a score, best region and concrete next steps.
WHERE TO LIVE
Find the municipality that fits your life
Combine work location, budget, driving time and lifestyle. SwissFit™ ranks locations around your priorities.
How this decision tool works Method, example, sources and common questions Read the explanation ⌄
HOME, BUDGET AND COMMUTE
Where should I live in Switzerland if I know where I will work?
Compare municipalities against your workplace, budget, household and lifestyle. Private-car travel times are used when a route can be checked; an estimated car journey is marked with lower confidence. A ranking is a shortlist for verification, not a housing offer.
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What goes into the analysis
Review the inputs and fill gaps before relying on the result.
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Workplace
Enter a precise destination and an acceptable one-way commute limit.
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Housing budget
Use a rent figure you can really afford alongside other monthly expenses.
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Household
Add family and household preferences that influence the practical choice.
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Lifestyle
Adjust how much you value urban access, nature and local surroundings.
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What the result can tell you
Read the result together with its assumptions and data quality.
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Municipality shortlist
See locations ranked against the same profile and assumptions.
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Car commute
Review route time and whether it comes from routing data or an estimate.
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Cost context
Compare available rent and local indicators with your budget.
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Uncertainty
Identify missing or older data before choosing a municipality.
ILLUSTRATIVE DECISION EXAMPLE
Example: a job in Zurich does not require living in Zurich
Two municipalities can offer different rents and daily driving times to the same workplace. A lower rent may be offset by a longer commute and transport costs; the best option depends on your own limits.
Illustrative comparison only. Road traffic, the exact address and available housing can change the outcome.
- Work destination
- A specific address in Zurich
- Travel mode
- Private car
- Constraint
- A personally acceptable commute limit
- Final check
- Current listings and an actual test drive
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Official sources
Your inputs and model assumptions remain identifiable in the result.
- Swiss federal data catalogue Federal dataset for rent and housing context.
- Swiss open transport data Swiss open transport data as contextual reference, not the car-routing result.
- Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Official vacancy data for housing availability context.
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Common questions
Check the limits before making a decision.
Is the displayed car time guaranteed?
No. Traffic and the precise start and end points matter. Estimates are explicitly less certain than checked routes.
Does a high rank mean a flat is available?
No. Check current offers and conditions directly with landlords.
Can I choose without a workplace?
The commute comparison needs a usable destination; other preferences alone give a less specific result.
Does the tool include every personal cost?
No. Add your own insurance, transport, household and housing costs before committing.
Indicative ranking; verify rent, route and housing availability before signing a lease.
SALARY ANALYSIS
See what the offer is really worth
Ready for analysis.
JOB MATCH
Does this offer fit your profile?
Upload a CV or complete the profile and enter the offer data.
SHOULD I MOVE?
Does relocating make sense?
Ready. Complete the other modules and run the decision.
OFFER COMPARISON
Which offer really comes out ahead?
Compare money left after basic costs, salary level, and location fit. Offer data stays saved in this browser.
Complete both offers to start the analysis.
RELOCATION CHECKLIST
Relocation step by step
Complete the details and build your personal plan.
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MASTER PROFILE
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Your profile stores shared data for Where to Live, taxes, Job Match, and future modules.
DECISION HISTORY
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