MOVE!
We did MOVE to a semi-rural town, very little in the way of jobs beyond fast food. To get away from high taxes and CRIME of Memphis, TN.
I may fuss about the need of a 2 hr round trip drive to see a doctor, but I’d not trade moving back into Memphis for anything. Our taxes, ins on home, car are lower, very little crime. You even see kids on bikes riding around before dark. Neighbors help neighbors regardless of skin color. Seniors walk for exercise, a few ‘carry’ as idiots still don’t fence in their big vicious dogs. Grocery store is our biggest shopping.
Most work in Memphis, many CCW too.