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
State Profile
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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
Season spans from August through December but August and September are buck only. Easily accessible areas have additional restrictions. The ...
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Is hunting a cost effective way to get meat?
Alabama a hunting license is $30. That allows you to shoot 3 bucks per year and one doe PER DAY. Our season is about 120 days long. Deer, el...
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Cheapest OTC out of state deer tags : r/Hunting
Deer season in Alabama is about 4.5 months. TOTAL cost with adjustment is $399.50. Licenses for 25'-26' go on sale starting 8/25/25....
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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?
I've been looking into property tax rates and noticed that Alabama has only 0.36% rate?? and no yearly vehicle tax?? Can anyone living in AL ......
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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
Right now I pay about $700 a month for rent and utilities, $100 a month for my cell phone, $70/month for car insurance. There is no state or ......
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Considering a move to Alabama
There are no professional jobs in state and local government in Alabama. Those low taxes mean low service....
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Considering moving from Alabama and Virginia caught my ...
From what I found, Alabama is cheaper living than Virginia as far as rent and groceries. Correct me if I'm wrong or add on how other things may ......
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Should tax on groceries be abolished? : r/Alabama
Grocery taxes are a heavy burden on low income folks. I speak from years of experience. It's almost ten cents to the dollar in Huntsville so ......
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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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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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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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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.