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With that in mind, I did a little digging and found out where your average blue-collar worker could be most financially prosperous.

These 10 cities offer lower cost of living and have been known to give blue collar workers higher wages than the country's average.

To do this, I compare the cost of living versus blue-collar wages in these 10 cities. We can look at the median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations and the cost-of-living index for each city. The cost-of-living index takes into account factors such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare costs to provide a general idea of how expensive it is to live in a particular area.

Wichita, Kansas

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $17.05

Cost of living index: 87.9

Knoxville, Tennessee

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.24

Cost of living index: 85.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.83

Cost of living index: 84.6

El Paso, Texas

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $14.96

Cost of living index: 77.1

Des Moines, Iowa

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $18.07

Cost of living index: 90.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $15.84

Cost of living index: 83.7

Little Rock, Arkansas

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.29

Cost of living index: 84.8

Augusta, Georgia

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.59

Cost of living index: 89.3

Evansville, Indiana

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.31

Cost of living index: 83.6

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations: $16.34

Cost of living index: 85.2

Based on these numbers, it appears that the cost of living is generally lower in these cities than in many larger metropolitan areas. However, the median hourly wage for blue-collar occupations also tends to be lower than in larger cities, although it varies somewhat between the cities on this list. This suggests that while it may be less expensive to live in these cities, the wages for blue-collar workers may also be lower.

So if in the coming months things start to really look grim for you financially, a well-planned move to one of these locations might be a saving grace. Also keep in mind that these are all just averages, and a truly frugal or budget conscious person could find a manageable if not even comfortable work and home life when it comes to basic human needs and possibly even wants.

Relocating is not free, but the ability to make a move like this before things get worse might be something that stands between having a place and not. If things seem like they're becoming unmanageable, it could be in your best interest to consider making a move your priority. What could cost you a small fortune now could save you a large fortune later.

If you are considering the move, you might try looking in the location's classifieds or online job boards to see if you can find employment prior to committing. Depending on your type of employment, you might even find a position that offers a relocation package to fill the position. The recent pandemic conditions have left many businesses still searching for employees and unable to fill the empty positions, creating a need for someone just like you.

Just remember to remain hopeful and never give up. Positivity is key, and it just makes the days go by better. Things are looking pretty grim in our country these days, but that doesn't mean things won't get better, especially if you have a Plan B.

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