I live in Alabama, and I know tons of people that wished they lived elsewhere, myself included so I don't buy into Alabamians are loyal. Loyal to the Tide yes, but let them go back to the late 90's and early 00's then you'll see how loyal they are. Most are too uneducated to realize life is better else where. The reason why most people continue to live here is low property taxes and state tax, but after that it's not the scenic view unless it's north Alabama but in my area it's because we are close to Panama City Beach.
I've wanted to move back to Tennessee ever since I left Clarksville while at Ft Campbell, but wife's family is here and she wears the pants.