Schaffhausen, small canton of 84,000 inhabitants, hosts the famous Rhine Falls and IWC watchmaking. Advantageous taxation, Zurich proximity, remarkable quality of life.
The canton
Population: 84,000
Capital: Schaffhausen
Median salary: CHF 6,900/month
Language: German
Economy
Watchmaking: IWC Schaffhausen (high-end)
Industry: Garmin Switzerland (EMEA HQ), Stahl AG
Taxation: quite soft for companies (~13-14%)
German cross-border workers: numerous (Singen, Konstanz nearby)