Minnesota to Alabama Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Minnesota to Alabama

ConsMinnesota

• Cold winters
• High taxes
• Costly housing
• Short summers
• Less diverse food scene

ProsAlabama

• Milder climate
• Lower taxes
• Affordable housing
• Longer warm seasons
• Southern cuisine

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Alabama

• Fewer natural lakes
• Limited arts scene
• Varying school quality
• High humidity
• Less public transit

Minnesota

• Great lakes
• Vibrant arts culture
• Quality public schools
• Low humidity
• Modern public transit

Pros of moving from Minnesota to Alabama

• Say goodbye to cold winters and hello to a milder climate
• Look forward to moving away from high taxes and moving to Alabama with lower taxes
• Swap the costly housing of Minnesota for affordable housing in Alabama
• Get ready for longer warm seasons in Alabama

Cons of moving from Minnesota to Alabama

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the Great Lakes in Minnesota to live with fewer natural lakes in Alabama
• You'll lose out on the pro of a vibrant arts culture and have to settle for the con of a limited arts scene
• Time to bid farewell to quality public schools and get used to varying school quality in Alabama
• Swap low humidity for high humidity

Minnesota vs. Alabama: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Minnesota to Alabama, you will be trading the iconic Hotdish of Minnesota for the equally delicious Barbecue Ribs of Alabama. And while the locals in Minnesota rave about their flavorful Walleye and sumptuous Jucy Lucy, Alabama residents know they have tasty Pulled Pork and Shrimp Po'boy to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Wild Rice Soup they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Fried Green Tomatoes of Alabama. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Minnesota eateries like Matt's Bar, The Jucy Lucy, and Butcher & The Boar. After the boxes are unpacked in Alabama, don't wait too long before making your way to Alabama's acclaimed eateries like Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Highlands Bar and Grill, and Dreamland Bar-B-Que.

When comparing lifestyles, Alabama shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Minnesota. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Alabama compared to what you are used to in Minnesota. Also, the overall foodie scene is less bustling in Alabama.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Minnesota and Alabama

• The Prairie Style and Modern architecture that Minnesota is known for will be replaced with the Antebellum and Craftsman architecture typical of Alabama.
• Compared to Minnesota's real estate listings that commonly reference lake views and energy efficiency, Alabama real estate listings often highlight features like historic details and large yards.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Alabama is less walkable than Minnesota.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Alabama is less bike-friendly than Minnesota.
• Alabama has less of an urban feel than Minnesota.
• Alabama housing costs are 32% less expensive than they are in Minnesota, with a median home price of $226,045 compared to Minnesota’s $331,117.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Alabama have increased by 45% compared to a 33% increase in Minnesota.
• Rent in Alabama is 11.54% more affordable than in Minnesota.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Minnesota and Alabama

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Minnesota to Alabama. Alabama gets 8% more sunshine days than Minnesota.
• Alabama has higher humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Minnesota.
• Say goodbye to the possible blizzards and tornadoes in Minnesota, but be on the lookout for potential hurricanes and tornadoes in Alabama.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Alabama is 8 degrees warmer than in Minnesota.
• The average winter lows are 42 degrees warmer than they are in Minnesota.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Alabama. Alabama receives 26.8 more inches of rain compared to Minnesota.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Minnesota and Alabama

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Alabama tend to earn about 28% less than in Minnesota
• The COLI in Alabama will be 8% lower than what you are used to living in Minnesota
• The state income tax in AL is 5.00% compared to 5.35% in MN
• The affluence in Alabama is low to moderate compared to moderate to high in Minnesota
• The poverty level is high in Alabama compared to low in Minnesota
• In terms of homelessness, it is manageable in Minnesota and rising in Alabama

Political and Religious Climate in Minnesota vs. Alabama

• Minnesota tends to lean moderately liberal in its political climate
• Alabama, on the other hand, is often described as conservatively inclined
• Alabama's religious environment can be described as primarily Protestant
• Minnesota's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Protestant, Catholic, and other faiths

Education Guide When Moving from Minnesota to Alabama

How Much Do Minnesota to Alabama Movers Cost?

Moving 1,330 miles from Minnesota to Alabama will typically cost between $3,000 and $7,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.