Living in Alabama

Last updated on Feb 17, 2023

Summary: People often describe life in Alabama as laid-back and friendly. People love the warm weather, the beautiful beaches, and the abundance of outdoor activities. The cost of living in Alabama is generally lower than the national average, with the median home price being around $150,000. The approximate population of Alabama is 4.9 million, and the largest cities are Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa. The cons of living in Alabama include the high crime rate in some areas, the lack of public transportation, and the limited job opportunities. Additionally, Alabama has some of the lowest wages in the country, and the state has been slow to adopt progressive policies.

Is the cost of living in Alabama high?

We asked people about the cost of living in Alabama, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Alabama is comparably lower than the national average. However, this varies with different areas, because each city and town in the state will have a different cost of living associated with it. The average rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Alabama is around $600 - $650 per month. The average rental price for a nice 2 bedroom apartment in Alabama is around $750 - $850 per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant costs around $12 - $20 per person," said one expat living in Alabama.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.