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cost of living

Alabama is an affordable location for those seeking a high quality of life.

• Median sale prices for homes is 31 percent less than the national average
• During the fourth quarter of 2010, the median sales price for a home in Alabama was $121,242, while the U.S. average was $173,500
• Alabama has among the lowest property taxes in the United States