Alabama
R+28 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 87
5%
Income Tax
547
Violent Crime / 100K
73.2
Life Expectancy
$218K
Median Home
$820
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$850/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
Bottom 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Below national avg
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Limited dining options
Religious Congregations
Strong religious community
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
1.1/100K residents — Limited
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Birmingham and Huntsville growing scenes; Shoals music heritage (Muscle Shoals Sound)
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban with narrow exceptions
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
One of 5 states with no state lottery. Very restrictive — few Native American bingo halls only.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Southern Naturists club
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Hunting & Outdoors
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One of the longest deer seasons in the South — archery runs nearly 4 months. Bag limits are generous: 1 antlered per day.
Alabama Department of Conservation — Official Season Dates ↗Finding nearby venues...
From r/hunting
9pt deer on last day of season in the Black Belt region ...
Bow season goes from Oct-January 31 and gun season is mid November through Jan. 31. The rut usually starts around Christmas and goes through...
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What are the deer limits during your season? : r/Hunting
Rifle ans Muzzleloader I get one deer tag, first 5 days of the season you can shoot any deer, after 5days to close antlered deer only. There...
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Cheapest OTC out of state deer tags : r/Hunting
... hunting year. Deer season in Alabama is about 4.5 months. Bow season starts as early as Oct. 1st depending on the WMA. The biggest deer ...
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Hunting in the USA
Beyond the license timing plays a factor. I don't believe there is much deer hunting in February. Most states deer season is from sept - Dec...
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Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1.2% job growth · 3% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.34 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Most consumer fireworks legal statewide
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 52°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
8.4% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled vets: full exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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What Residents Say
Pros and cons to moving to Alabama?
Alabama has only 0.36% rate?? the cost of living is so low … power bill is around $100 as an example. property tax is low. Alabama loves taxes ......
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Has anyone moved between Florida and Alabama and ...
Florida girl here.I was raised here (central Florida) and had planned to raise my family, live a quiet life, and die. However, the cost of living ......
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Is 25k-27k a year a decent amount to make to afford living ...
Trying to cover all my bases before moving. I know about the state and grocery taxes. Car insurance is higher, utilities are up there too. Would it be ......
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Living off $2500/month? : r/Birmingham
The state income tax is about 3.5%. Your water/sewer will be over 100. There is a 10% sales tax. Car tags are pretty expensive. Car insurance is ......
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Considering a move to Alabama
Those low taxes mean low service. high cost of healthcare and other taxes could be prohibitive without government benefits. Alabama has taxes ......
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Is there any reason to live in South Alabama over North ...
I used to live in North Florida, and it felt pretty much the exact same as Southern Alabama. The only difference is florida has lower taxes across the ......
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Alabama VS Tennessee - Homesteading and Quality of ...
The cost of living is is one of the cheapest in the nation. I've claimed homesteaders on my 14 acres and only pay $258 a year in taxes on it....
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Considering moving from Alabama and Virginia caught my ...
Alabama is cheaper living than Virginia as far as rent and groceries. The cost of living is decent. In addition to paying sales tax we pay ......
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Relocating from FL : r/Alabama
The cost of living in AL is much lower than FL due to paying state income tax and having one of the lowest property tax in the country....
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Alabama taxes remain lowest, most regressive nationally
Alabama is a near prefect blend of low taxes and MODERATE amenities. There are states with low taxes and absolutely nothing going for them. Then ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.