Moving to Alabama from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oklahoma to Alabama — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Alabama, you would find that Alabama is 8.2% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $71,249 in Alabama to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oklahoma to Alabama.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $71,249
To maintain the same standard of living in Alabama
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.9% less
Groceries
pay 3.6% more
Transportation
pay 9.8% less
Housing
pay 7.0% less
Childcare
pay 24.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oklahoma to Alabama.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Alabama performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Alabama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Alabama generally does better on what about housing?, though Oklahoma leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oklahoma performs better than Alabama across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Alabama leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Oklahoma generally does better on family life, though Alabama leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Oklahoma City | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alabama than Oklahoma?
Yes — Alabama is on average about 5% cheaper than Oklahoma. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Alabama?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,812 in Alabama on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Alabama safe?
Alabama performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Alabama compared to Oklahoma?
Alabama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Alabama compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Montgomery is 76°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Montgomery receives around 53.1 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
