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8. Alabama

Alabama is another Southern state that has seen people from elsewhere move to in recent years. Living here will see your cost of living drop to 13% below the nation's average. Taxes tend to be pretty low in most parts, and sales tax is 4%. In addition, the state has plenty to do in terms of nature, as well as larger urban areas such as Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile.

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However, like other states along the Gulf Coast, Alabama is prone to some pretty extreme weather in the form of hurricanes, tornadoes, and large summer showers. It can also be pretty humid in the summer.