Retiring in the US
Alabama
For Americans thinking of retiring to Alabama from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Alabama run at 88.8 against a US average of 100, with housing at 61.8. We cover Alabama's 67 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and no town in depth yet.
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31
Where Alabama stands
Tier 11 of 16
Cost of living
88.8
Taxes on a retired couple
USD $1,314
Healthcare access
29 % of residents 65+
Safety
13.7 per 100,000 a year
Climate
4.7 months a year
Natural-hazard risk
USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings
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Alabama's 67 counties
Every county in Alabama on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.
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All 67 counties, with their figures
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Autauga County
61,920 residents, 11,145 aged 65 or older (18.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.7 Cheaper than 42 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,059 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 40 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.35 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 48 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Prattville, Autaugaville, Millbrook (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Baldwin County
267,761 residents, 63,340 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.7 Cheaper than 23 % of the other 3,142 US counties Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,060 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 68 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.04 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Daphne, Foley, Fairhope (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Barbour County
24,607 residents, 5,732 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,432 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 17.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 15 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 77 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Eufaula, Clayton, Clio (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bibb County
22,262 residents, 3,892 aged 65 or older (17.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $716 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bibb County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Brent, Centreville, Woodstock (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Blount County
60,156 residents, 11,952 aged 65 or older (19.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,045 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Blount County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Oneonta, Blountsville, Hayden (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bullock County
9,780 residents, 2,086 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,422 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bullock County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.41 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 44 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Union Springs, Midway (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Butler County
18,100 residents, 4,442 aged 65 or older (24.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,270 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Butler County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.46 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Greenville, Georgiana, McKenzie (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Calhoun County
115,834 residents, 23,218 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Anniston-Oxford, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,459 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 39 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.45 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Chambers County
34,253 residents, 7,709 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,348 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 11.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 28 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.17 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 62 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Valley, Lanett, La Fayette (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cherokee County
26,413 residents, 6,968 aged 65 or older (26.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,340 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cherokee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 15 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Centre, Cedar Bluff, Leesburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Chilton County
47,708 residents, 8,705 aged 65 or older (18.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,165 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Chilton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.41 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 44 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Choctaw County
11,904 residents, 3,143 aged 65 or older (26.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $587 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Choctaw County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.56 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 11 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Butler, Gilbertown, Lisman (Census, 1 July 2024).
Choctaw County page → -
Clarke County
22,014 residents, 5,080 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,139 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Clarke County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.18 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jackson, Thomasville, Grove Hill (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clay County
14,207 residents, 3,340 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $739 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Clay County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.37 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lineville, Ashland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cleburne County
15,970 residents, 3,230 aged 65 or older (20.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,027 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cleburne County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Heflin, Ranburne, Fruithurst (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Coffee County
56,953 residents, 10,407 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,256 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 51 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Enterprise, Elba, New Brockton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Colbert County
59,474 residents, 12,818 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 84.8 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,388 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 38 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.56 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Conecuh County
10,899 residents, 2,916 aged 65 or older (26.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,100 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Conecuh County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.85 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Evergreen, Castleberry, Repton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Coosa County
10,161 residents, 2,752 aged 65 or older (27.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $955 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Coosa County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.81 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 24 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Covington County
37,947 residents, 8,993 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $914 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Covington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.35 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Andalusia, Opp, Florala (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Crenshaw County
13,175 residents, 2,936 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,133 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Crenshaw County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.67 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 29 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Luverne, Brantley, Rutledge (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cullman County
94,009 residents, 18,829 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $907 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cullman County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.29 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dale County
49,912 residents, 9,796 aged 65 or older (19.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,115 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 10.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 32 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ozark, Daleville, Midland City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dallas County
35,140 residents, 8,059 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,450 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 50.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 1 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.70 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 28 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Selma, Valley Grande, Orrville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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DeKalb County
74,085 residents, 14,091 aged 65 or older (19.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,137 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- DeKalb County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.29 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fort Payne, Rainsville, Henagar (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Elmore County
91,577 residents, 17,665 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.7 Cheaper than 42 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $954 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 47 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Millbrook, Wetumpka, Tallassee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Escambia County
36,665 residents, 7,688 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,359 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 14.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 21 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.72 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Atmore, Brewton, East Brewton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Etowah County
103,886 residents, 22,243 aged 65 or older (21.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.7 Cheaper than 82 % of the other 3,142 US counties Gadsden, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,351 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 43 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.58 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Gadsden, Rainbow City, Southside (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fayette County
15,872 residents, 3,731 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $987 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Fayette County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fayette, Berry, Winfield (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Franklin County
32,449 residents, 5,809 aged 65 or older (17.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,114 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Franklin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.28 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 53 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Geneva County
27,554 residents, 6,035 aged 65 or older (21.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.8 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Dothan, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,197 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Geneva County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Geneva, Hartford, Slocomb (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Greene County
7,067 residents, 1,830 aged 65 or older (25.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.7 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,914 Lower than 84 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Greene County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.10 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 17 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Eutaw, Forkland, Boligee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hale County
15,194 residents, 3,186 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.7 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,114 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hale County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Greensboro, Moundville, Akron (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Henry County
18,394 residents, 4,648 aged 65 or older (25.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.8 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Dothan, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,202 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Henry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Headland, Abbeville, Newville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Houston County
110,318 residents, 23,097 aged 65 or older (20.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.8 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Dothan, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,073 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 37 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.49 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Dothan, Ashford, Taylor (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jackson County
54,281 residents, 12,086 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,053 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 41 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Scottsboro, Bridgeport, Stevenson (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jefferson County
665,742 residents, 124,311 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,055 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 28.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 5 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.31 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 51 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lamar County
13,587 residents, 3,268 aged 65 or older (24.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $841 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Lamar County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Vernon, Sulligent, Millport (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lauderdale County
97,135 residents, 21,162 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 84.8 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,323 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 66 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.50 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Florence, Rogersville, Killen (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lawrence County
33,843 residents, 6,939 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Decatur, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,010 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 12.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 25 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.64 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Moulton, Town Creek, Courtland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lee County
189,881 residents, 27,787 aged 65 or older (14.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.9 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,671 Lower than 90 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 49 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 84 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,882 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Limestone County
122,928 residents, 20,638 aged 65 or older (16.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Huntsville, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,121 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 77 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Athens, Madison, Huntsville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lowndes County
9,359 residents, 2,308 aged 65 or older (24.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.7 Cheaper than 42 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,367 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 45.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 1 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.44 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fort Deposit, Mosses, White Hall (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Macon County
18,132 residents, 4,332 aged 65 or older (23.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.9 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,747 Lower than 88 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 30.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 4 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tuskegee, Notasulga, Franklin (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Madison County
433,516 residents, 73,760 aged 65 or older (17.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.1 Cheaper than 27 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Huntsville, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,386 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 50 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Huntsville, Madison, Triana (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marengo County
18,311 residents, 4,191 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,333 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Marengo County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.91 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Demopolis, Linden, Thomaston (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marion County
29,097 residents, 6,373 aged 65 or older (21.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $988 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Marion County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Hamilton, Winfield, Guin (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marshall County
103,537 residents, 19,099 aged 65 or older (18.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,273 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 59 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.43 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 43 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Mobile County
411,658 residents, 79,248 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 88.1 Cheaper than 56 % of the other 3,142 US counties Mobile, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,630 Lower than 90 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 19.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 13 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mobile, Prichard, Saraland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Monroe County
18,965 residents, 4,450 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,106 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Monroe County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.86 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Monroeville, Frisco City, Excel (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Montgomery County
225,891 residents, 41,105 aged 65 or older (18.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.7 Cheaper than 42 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,429 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 33.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 3 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Montgomery, Pike Road (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Morgan County
126,483 residents, 24,793 aged 65 or older (19.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Decatur, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,185 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 11.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 30 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.50 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Perry County
7,425 residents, 1,732 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,138 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Perry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.62 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Marion, Uniontown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pickens County
18,221 residents, 4,007 aged 65 or older (22.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.7 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,028 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pickens County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Aliceville, Gordo, Reform (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pike County
33,688 residents, 6,035 aged 65 or older (17.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $942 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 13.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 22 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.04 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Troy, Brundidge, Goshen (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Randolph County
23,163 residents, 5,163 aged 65 or older (22.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $871 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Randolph County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Roanoke, Wadley, Wedowee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Russell County
58,898 residents, 10,494 aged 65 or older (17.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.3 Cheaper than 44 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,329 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 21.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 10 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.18 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 61 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Phenix City, Hurtsboro (Census, 1 July 2024).
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St. Clair County
98,206 residents, 19,105 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,120 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 51 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.49 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pell City, Moody, Margaret (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Shelby County
238,552 residents, 43,293 aged 65 or older (18.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,527 Lower than 93 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 82 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Alabaster, Hoover, Pelham (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sumter County
11,588 residents, 2,707 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,521 Lower than 93 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Sumter County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 18 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,876 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Livingston, York, Cuba (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Talladega County
81,603 residents, 17,364 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,276 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 19.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 13 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.56 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Talladega, Sylacauga, Lincoln (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tallapoosa County
40,953 residents, 10,494 aged 65 or older (25.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,062 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 13.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 23 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.59 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Alexander City, Dadeville, Tallassee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tuscaloosa County
241,368 residents, 36,929 aged 65 or older (15.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.7 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,119 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 35 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.31 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 51 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,056 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tuscaloosa, Northport, Lake View (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Walker County
65,140 residents, 13,726 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.6 Cheaper than 34 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $917 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 41 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.90 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jasper, Sumiton, Dora (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washington County
14,822 residents, 3,549 aged 65 or older (23.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $800 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Washington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chatom, Millry, McIntosh (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wilcox County
9,666 residents, 2,356 aged 65 or older (24.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,130 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 47.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 1 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 17 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Camden, Pine Hill, Yellow Bluff (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Winston County
23,829 residents, 5,499 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 83.2 Cheaper than 96 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alabama nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,119 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Winston County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,519 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Haleyville, Double Springs, Addison (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Where Alabama stands, on the six criteria
Alabama's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 11 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Alabama, not for any single place within it.
| Criterion | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Cost of living BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better |
88.8 Cheaper than 88% of the other 50 · housing 61.8 · goods 96.4 · utilities 84.6 · other services 96.7
BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
|
| Taxes on a retired couple state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better |
USD $1,314 (90% margin USD $1,302–$1,326) Lower than 98% of the other 50
Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
|
| Healthcare access share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better |
29 % of residents 65+ Higher than 6% of the other 50
CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
|
| Safety homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better |
13.7 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 13.3–14.2) Lower than 6% of the other 50
CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
|
| Climate months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better |
4.7 months a year More than 48% of the other 50
CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
|
| Natural-hazard risk expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better |
USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22% of the other 50
FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27
|
Medicare in Alabama
For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Alabama, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.
Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage
USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)
At most USD $17,590 in a bad year (from USD $13,770), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum
The middle of the 31 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.
Original Medicare, with a drug plan
USD $7,519 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)
Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.
No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.
Part B for two, plus the middle of the 11 standalone drug plans offered in the state.
The middle of Alabama's 67 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025).
The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.
Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Alabama adds no Medigap enrollment right beyond the federal six-month open enrollment period, which starts the month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. Alabama's rule
Free, official Medicare counseling in Alabama: Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), 1-800-243-5463 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Retiring to Alabama: pros and cons, by the figures
Retiring to Alabama, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.
Pros
- Cost of living: cheaper than 88% of the other 50 (88.8). BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5)
- Taxes on a retired couple: lower than 98% of the other 50 (USD $1,314). Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household
Cons
- Healthcare access: lower than 94% of the other 50 (29 % of residents 65+). CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025)
- Safety: higher than 94% of the other 50 (13.7 per 100,000 a year). CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence
Also shown, not scored
Alabama's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Alabama — not for any single place within it.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
|
Population
Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredTotal resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking. |
5,193,088 people |
|
Population 65 plus
Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredResident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. |
1,009,814 people |
|
Social security beneficiary share
Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025.
How this is measuredAll OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share. |
23.3 percent |
Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source
Taxes on a retired couple in Alabama
We apply Alabama's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.
The example household
| Filing status | married filing jointly, both aged 67 |
|---|---|
| Social Security | USD $45,000 a year, combined |
| Private pension | USD $25,000 a year |
| IRA or 401(k) withdrawal | USD $20,000 a year |
| Home, for property tax | USD $350,000 |
An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.
Alabama's rules applied
| Gross income as Alabama defines it Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | USD $90,000 |
|---|---|
| Social Security exempt Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $45,000 |
| Defined benefit pension exempt (the household pension is assumed employer-funded) Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $25,000 |
| Retirement exclusion, 65 or older (USD $6,000 each) Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule RS | − USD $12,000 |
| State adjusted gross income Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | USD $8,000 |
| Standard deduction, married filing joint: the USD $5,000 floor Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $5,000 |
| Standard deduction, married filing joint: the further USD $3,500 below USD $26,000 of AGI Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $3,500 |
| Personal exemption, married filing joint Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $3,000 |
| Federal income tax, 2025 IRS, 2025 Instructions for Form 1040 (Tax Table, standard deduction) and Schedule 1-A | USD $2,436 |
| Federal income tax deduction Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | − USD $2,436 |
| Taxable income Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | USD $0 |
| Tax at the 2025 rates Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | USD $0 |
| State income tax Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet | USD $0 |
| Property tax on a USD $350,000 home, at the state's median taxes paid ÷ median home value US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25103 | USD $1,314 |
| State and local tax, a year | USD $1,314 |
Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.
The rules behind the sum
- Top income-tax rate: 5 % Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Social Security exempt: 100 % of it Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Defined benefit pension exempt (the household pension is assumed employer-funded): 100 % of it Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Retirement exclusion, 65 or older (USD $6,000 each): USD $6,000 per person, from age 65 Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Schedule RS · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Standard deduction, married filing joint: the USD $5,000 floor: USD $5,000 Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Standard deduction, married filing joint: the further USD $3,500 below USD $26,000 of AGI: USD $3,500 Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Personal exemption, married filing joint: USD $3,000 Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Federal income tax deduction Alabama Department of Revenue, 2025 Form 40 Booklet · checked Oct 26, 2026
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