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Birmingham Alabama

Birmingham’s checkered past has earned it the nickname ‘Bombingham ’ due to racial unrest in the 60s, and an industrial economy inspired another unappealing nickname, ‘The Pittsburgh of the South’. However today Birmingham has a surprising amount of culture to offer, and has claimed its civil rights struggle with a new nickname: ‘Diverse City.’ Population: 212,237 according to the 2010 Census.

Climate: Birmingham has hot summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall - 59 inches of rain per year to be precise. No snow, however.

Cost of living: Retirement incomes go farther where the cost of living is 13% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Even more affordable are retirement homes which average 54% less than the national average. The median home cost in Birmingham is unbelievably low at $89,700.

Colleges and Universities: Jefferson State College has a division called Adult Studies which will probably include courses of interest to lifelong learners. And of course there are a myriad of offerings at the University of Alabama.

Transportation:Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority runs a public bus system for the metro area. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport serves more than 3 million passengers every year.

Travel and tourism: Birmingham has four interesting neighborhoods to explore: Five Points, near the University of Alabama Birmingham; Lakeview, home to one of the South’s greatest bars; Homewood, an upscale shopping strip with a pedestrian-friendly layout and a small-town vibe; and the Civil Rights District, an unforgettable cluster of attractions at the edge of downtown.

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