Tennessee to Alabama Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Tennessee to Alabama

ConsTennessee

• Higher taxes
• Severe winter storms
• Heavy traffic in Nashville
• Expensive housing

ProsAlabama

• Lower taxes
• Milder winters
• Lighter traffic in Birmingham
• Affordable housing

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Alabama

• Fewer universities
• Limited live venues
• Fewer natural attractions
• Slower cultural pace

Tennessee

• High-quality education
• Thriving music scene
• Scenic mountains
• Friendly communities

Pros of moving from Tennessee to Alabama

• Say goodbye to higher taxes and hello to lower taxes
• Look forward to moving away from severe winter storms and moving to Alabama with milder winters
• Swap the heavy traffic in Nashville, Tennessee for lighter traffic in Birmingham, Alabama
• Get ready for affordable housing in Alabama

Cons of moving from Tennessee to Alabama

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from high-quality education in Tennessee to live with fewer universities in Alabama
• You'll lose out on the pro of a thriving music scene and have to settle with the con of limited live venues
• Time to bid farewell to scenic mountains and get used to fewer natural attractions in Alabama
• Swap friendly communities for a slower cultural pace

Tennessee vs. Alabama: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Tennessee to Alabama, you will be trading the iconic Memphis BBQ of Tennessee for the equally delicious Alabama BBQ with White Sauce of Alabama. And while the locals in Tennessee rave about their flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken and sumptuous Gourmet Hot Dogs, Alabama residents know they have tasty Pulled Pork and Shrimp Po'Boys to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the BBQ Jackfruit they've grown to love, they can get ready for the BBQ Tofu of Alabama. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Tennessee eateries like The Rendezvous, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, and Hattie B's Hot Chicken. 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, Saw's BBQ, and Highlands Bar and Grill.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Tennessee and Alabama

• The Colonial and Ranch architecture that Tennessee is known for will be replaced with the Antebellum and Craftsman architecture typical of Alabama.
• Compared to Tennessee's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious backyards and hardwood floors, Alabama real estate listings often highlight features like energy efficiency and garage storage.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Alabama is less walkable than Tennessee.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Alabama is less bike-friendly than Tennessee.
• Alabama has less of an urban feel than Tennessee.
• Alabama housing costs are 29% less expensive than they are in Tennessee, with a median home price of $226,045 compared to Tennessee’s $317,482.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Alabama have increased by 45% compared to a 63% increase in Tennessee.
• Rent in Alabama is 12.32% more affordable than in Tennessee.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Tennessee to Alabama. Alabama gets 3% more sunshine days than Tennessee.
• Alabama has higher humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Tennessee.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and storms in Tennessee, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and hurricanes in Alabama.
• The average summer high temperature in Alabama is 3 degrees warmer than in Tennessee.
• The average winter lows are 6 degrees warmer than they are in Tennessee.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Alabama. Alabama receives 5 more inches of rain compared to Tennessee.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Tennessee and Alabama

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Alabama tend to earn about 9% less than in Tennessee
• The COLI in Alabama will be 3% higher than what you are used to living in Tennessee
• Bummer... By moving from TN to AL, you'll now have a state income tax of 5%
• The affluence in Alabama is average compared to moderate in Tennessee
• The poverty level is high in Alabama compared to moderate in Tennessee
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Tennessee and moderate in Alabama

Political and Religious Climate in Tennessee vs. Alabama

• Tennessee tends to lean Conservative in its political climate
• Alabama, on the other hand, is often described as conservative
• Alabama's religious environment can be described as evangelical Protestant
• Tennessee's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as evangelical Protestant

Education Guide When Moving from Tennessee to Alabama

How Much Do Tennessee to Alabama Movers Cost?

Moving 262 miles from Tennessee to Alabama will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.