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Quality of Life in Canton Schaffhausen

Population
79,064
Municipalities
26
Largest municipality
Schaffhausen

Canton Schaffhausen includes 26 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.7/10, it stands out for Noise (9.6/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.4/10). The Public Transport criterion (1.5/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Schaffhausen is particularly suited for those seeking a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Canton Average Scores

Noise
9.6
Air Quality
6.2
Public Transport
1.5
Education & Culture
5.5
Nightlife & Dining
3.8
Nature & Green Spaces
9.4
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
5.3
Annual Sunshine
3.1
National average

Canton Schaffhausen's national strengths

Top 5 · Taxation ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

  1. #1Neuhausen am Rheinfall6.5
  2. #2Stein am Rhein6.4
  3. #3Beringen6.3
  4. #4Stetten (SH)6.2
  5. #5Lohn (SH)6.2

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Bargen (SH)4.3
  2. Beggingen5.0
  3. Merishausen5.0
  4. Oberhallau5.2
  5. Siblingen5.2

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Stetten (SH) (6.9/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Neuhausen am Rheinfall (6/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Dörflingen (6.7/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Büttenhardt (7.2/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

ThermenmuseumMuseum
Museum im ZeughausMuseum
Gipsmuseum SchleitheimMuseum
Museum LindwurmMuseum
Klostermuseum St. GeorgenMuseum
Museum StemmlerMuseum
PflugmuseumMuseum
Handwerksmuseum GattersagiMuseum

Public Transport

Neuhausen RheinfallTrain Station
Stein am RheinTrain Station
NeunkirchTrain Station
ThayngenTrain Station
BeringenTrain Station
BeringerfeldTrain Station
Neuhausen Badischer BahnhofTrain Station
NeuhausenTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital SchaffhausenHospital
Psychiatriezentrum BreitenauHospital
Privatklinik BelairClinic
Ergo Rhypark GmbHMedical Centre
Arztpraxis BeringenMedical Centre
Haus der Medizin KlettgauDoctor
ZentralapothekeDoctor
Volksapotheke im DorfDoctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Schaffhausen is best for families?
In Canton Schaffhausen, Stetten (SH) (6.9/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Nature & Green Spaces — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.
Where is taxation lowest in Canton Schaffhausen?
Buchberg offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Schaffhausen (score 6.5/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.
Which communes in Canton Schaffhausen have the best public transport?
The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Schaffhausen are Beringen (4.9/10), Neuhausen am Rheinfall (4.5/10) and Schaffhausen (3.4/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Schaffhausen?
Büttenhardt (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Schaffhausen, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.
Does Canton Schaffhausen rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?
With an overall average score of 5.7/10, Canton Schaffhausen sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Noise (9.6/10); its weakest is Public Transport (1.5/10).

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Schaffhausen as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Schaffhausen as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Schaffhausen in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Schaffhausen Close to Nature

All Communes

Neuhausen am RheinfallStein am RheinBeringenStetten (SH)Lohn (SH)DörflingenSchaffhausenRamsenBuch (SH)BuchbergRüdlingenLöhningenBüttenhardtSchleitheimThayngenGächlingenHemishofenHallauNeunkirchTrasadingenWilchingenSiblingenOberhallauMerishausenBeggingenBargen (SH)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.7 %20–64 years 59.9 %65 and over 21.4 %
Density
276 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.4 %
Vacant housing
2 %
New dwellings
3.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3 %
Tertiary employment
64.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 19.9 %Agricultural land 31 %Forest 47.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 29 June 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10

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