Moving to Alabama from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Alabama — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Alabama, you would find that Alabama is 10.9% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,672 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $58,086 in Alabama to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montgomery averages 76°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Alabama.
What does your salary buy?
£56,672 → $58,086
To maintain the same standard of living in Alabama
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.1% less
Groceries
pay 38.3% more
Transportation
pay 38.2% less
Housing
pay 6.5% less
Childcare
pay 23.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.5% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Alabama, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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17.673,667
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Alabama.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom 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
share of people below the poverty line
Alabama generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs better than Alabama across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) |
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| Month | London | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alabama than United Kingdom?
Yes — Alabama is on average about 23% cheaper than United Kingdom. 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 $14,522 in Alabama on a £56,672 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Alabama?
Usually fine from major cities in Alabama. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Alabama compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alabama compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Montgomery is 76°F, compared to 60°F in London. Montgomery receives around 53.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Alabama?
Both United Kingdom and Alabama share the same official language: English.
