Moving to Alabama from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Alabama? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Alabama, you would find that Alabama is 16.0% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $51,643 in Alabama to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montgomery averages 76°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Alabama.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $51,643
To maintain the same standard of living in Alabama
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.0% less
Groceries
pay 8.4% less
Transportation
pay 13.7% less
Housing
pay 22.4% less
Childcare
pay 26.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.6% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Alabama compared to United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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 States leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States 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 | Washington | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alabama than United States?
On average Alabama is about 31% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Alabama?
Budget about $12,911 for 3 months in Alabama (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Alabama?
From major Alabama cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in United States and Alabama are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Alabama compared to United States?
United States performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alabama compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Montgomery is 76°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Montgomery receives around 53.1 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Alabama?
Both United States and Alabama share the same official language: English.
