Alabama is the perfect place to call home. Because of its great history, beautiful scenery and friendly people, it’s easy to understand why it’s such a great place to live. Every year, more and more people are choosing to move to Alabama, and here are 13 reasons why.
1.) Compared to many other states, Alabama has a low cost of living.
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2.) People will wave to you, shake your hand, and ask how you’re doing - even if they don’t already know you. Southern hospitality at its finest!
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3.) As stated in Kiplinger’s 2014 “10 Most Tax-Friendly States” list, Alabama residents pay very low taxes. As a matter of fact, Alabama has the fifth lowest taxes in the U.S., and this statistic includes a combination of property taxes, gas taxes and state income taxes.
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4.) We have a very laid-back way of life here in Alabama.
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5.) Because Alabama is located within the Bible Belt, there are many different options for religious-minded people.
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6.) Alabama offers the perfect balance of country living…
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…and city living.
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7.) Alabama’s delicious homemade Southern food will definitely keep its residents from going hungry.
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8.) Alabama is home to gorgeous beaches…
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…and beautiful scenic mountains.
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9.) We have festivals throughout the state that celebrate just about anything, such as boll weevils, possums, peanuts and grease - and I’m not talking about the country!
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10.) Alabama provides many incentives for big companies to manufacture here.
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11.) Alabama is rich in music diversity and history.
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12.) In Alabama, football fans won’t have any problem fitting in. Even though we don’t have a professional football team here in Alabama, we’re huge supporters of our high school football teams…
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…and our college football teams.
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13.) Our winters are much milder compared to the Northern states.
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If you’re not originally from Alabama, what was it about this state that convinced you to move here?
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