Our Mission
Optivo empowers Swiss residents to make informed decisions about where to live by providing comprehensive cost comparisons across different municipalities. We combine official data with user-specific inputs to deliver accurate, personalized results.
How It Works
- Enter your income and personal details
- Select up to 5 municipalities to compare
- Add additional costs like housing and transport
- Get detailed cost breakdowns and comparisons
- Make informed decisions based on real data
Data Sources
We use official data from:
- Federal Tax Administration (ESTV)
- Cantonal Tax Offices
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS)
- Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom)
What We Calculate
- Federal, cantonal, and municipal taxes
- Church taxes and special contributions
- Health insurance premiums by region
- Housing costs including electricity
- Public transport and commuting expenses
- Additional living costs and deductions