🇨🇭 Buy Property in Sion, Switzerland
213 properties from $370K to $4879K
Median Price
$1032K
Avg Size
1,421 sq ft
Listings
213
About Sion
The capital of Valais canton, a French-speaking town of 35,000 nestled between two medieval hilltop castles with dozens of ski resorts within 90 minutes. Cost of living is low by Swiss standards but still high globally — expect to pay significantly more than anywhere in the US outside Manhattan. Shops close early (18:30 weekdays) and some still observe a midday siesta.
213 Listings in Sion
Living in Sion
What American expats need to know about Switzerland
Visa
B Permit (Residence) — requires employer sponsorship with proof no Swiss/EU worker can fill the role. Annual quota of 4,500 permits for non-EU nationals (2026). Must be a manager, specialist, or university graduate. L Permit (Short-term) — for contracts under 1 year, same sponsorship requirements but easier quota access.
Cost of Living
Excluding rent, a single person needs ~$1,700 USD/mo; a family of four ~$6,100 USD/mo. Rent (1-bed, city center): Zurich ~$2,600, Geneva ~$2,400, Basel ~$1,900, Bern ~$1,700. Groceries run CHF 20-30/day per person. Overall 20-40% ABOVE US major cities — the priciest on this list, but median salaries of ~CHF 6,700/mo offset it.
Key Fact
Switzerland is the hardest country on this list for Americans to immigrate to. Strict quotas, mandatory labor market testing, and preference for EU workers make sponsorship difficult. However, salaries are the highest in Europe and the quality of life is unmatched.
Life in Switzerland
Train rides through Alpine valleys that look computer-generated, fondue dinners overlooking crystalline lakes, and a precision to daily life — trains, clocks, recycling schedules — that either soothes or drives you mad.
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