Its those -50 degree F winters that keeps me from moving there. That and I understand that the major employer there is the government. Being a middle age white guy, I have a better chance of hitting the lottery than getting a job with the government.
The weather along the south and southwestern coasts is actually warmer than the midwest in winter. There is a lot of seasonal employment in the fishing and seafood processing industries. I think I saw from your profile that you have a pilot’s liscense. Small aircraft are the taxis and buses up there. You could make a good living hauling passengers and freight. However, the flying conditions are not exactly the best.