Alabama


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About Alabama

Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, and its largest city is Birmingham. The state's population was 4,858,979 in 2019, making it the 24th-most populous state in the US. Alabama has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, from humid subtropical in the south to mountainous terrain in its northern regions. It is known for its agricultural traditions and for being home to several military bases and higher education institutions. In addition, Alabama is renowned as one of America's leading destinations for outdoor recreation activities such as fishing and hunting.

Location Details

Zip Codes: 36117, 35242, 36695, 35215, 35758, 36116, 35405, 36830, 36301, 35401, 646 total
Cost of Living: -15.9% lower

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Alabama Cost of Living
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$214,000
-58.0% lower than avg
$54,943
-25.6% lower than avg
$940 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-52.1% lower than avg
Alabama Crime
43 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Alabama, Alabama
$41,040
for a family
$30,800
for a single person
Reviews for Alabama
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As someone who has lived in Alabama for 19 years, the best thing i can say about the state is that it could be worse. First of all, if you're not a straight white  More

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Over 8 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Memphis for the last 14 years. Believe me, anyplace is better to live than Memphis. These poor folks are stuck in a Civil Rights bubble  More

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Can anyone tell me about the services available to senior citizens in Foley. example: if I move there now, I am 67. If I stay and eventually stop driving are there  More

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