For example, my home is about an hour west of Boston which has some of the highest housing prices in the US, but my home, a big colonial on an acre on a quiet street, is about a quarter of what one would pay for a shabby home on a tiny lot in a so-so neighborhood within 10 miles of Boston, even though I can be in downtown Boston in just over an hour if the traffic is not bad.  (Which it can often be, but not lately - thank you COVID-19).

So, I suggest you do research on those kinds of towns and see what you come up with.

I know FB announced it would revise pay if people moved too far. I suspect all major corps have a similar policy for remote/telecommute works. Move to a lower cost of living area and you will likely get a COL adjustment.  

Just find where the limit is and you may marginally improve your real income.  

BTW, why is this on the TER suggestions and policies board?

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Such a place does exist...Tampa St Pete Florida. Check it out and no state income tax to boot.

Make sure you check on the availability of high-speed broadband. Schools are also a big factor in pricing. I live in an excellent school district and a comparable house 2 miles away inside a lousy district sells for 15% less. If you have no kids or send them to private schools it's cheaper. Always account for taxes - the new federal tax law limits the amount of write offs for property, state, local and sales taxes. All in all the 1 hour rule mentioned earlier is a good rule of thumb.
That said and focusing on excellent P-4-P opportunities: RDU, ATL, DFW, PHX would be my suggestions. Boise, Bozeman, Butte etc. are awesome and inexpensive places to live but get accustomed to self gratification.

Do you have to live in the US? I would say Montreal, Canada. Might fit the bill. Plenty of SUPER hot  yet cheap  providers. I don't know but maybe rent and not become a permanent resident. Have a rental address/ mailbox in the US (Florida, low tax) with your mail forwarded.