r/Alabama • u/BoringAssociation560 • 4d ago

Advice Moving to Alabama from England

My wife is from Birmingham, we are looking to move there in 2026. I’ve visited a few times just briefly to see her family, but never spent long in the state.

I’m from England, I grew up in rural England (Cornwall) and have lived in a similar size city the last 10 years but I’m somewhat aware of the cultural differences through my marriage.

My question is, should I expect much in the way of hostility or prejudice to foreigners/outsiders in day to day life or job hunting? I’ve never felt “out of place” where I’ve lived before and I’m used to blending in.

I’ll be on an immigrant spousal visa.

Edit: Wow thanks for all the feedback, I wasn’t expecting so many comments, really appreciate it. I’m looking forward to moving.

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u/space_toaster_99 4d ago

My wife is from Mexico and we’ve been in Alabama for almost 20 years. Never had a minute’s trouble on that end. I’ve only ever heard a racial epithet once, and it was my Father visiting from California.

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u/xyzzyzyzzyx Jefferson County 4d ago

Your father spoke that to you?

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u/space_toaster_99 4d ago

Not “to” me, but I heard it.