You also have to be willing to compromise if you're using logic.
Moving to a cheaper area would be a very smart move. Dropping your unnecessary expenses (yes - all of them) would make it much easier for you to pick up and go.
Watch George Carlin talk about
"stuff" - he's got it right on the nose here. The less you have, the more you can do and afford.
I know this isn't related to IM, so you can discount what I say if you'd like, but as someone who has done what you want to do, I'd suggest thinking about my advice