I see a lot on here, people saying they'll never be able to afford a house, can't afford to pay rent, etc… There are still places in the US where it's more affordable to live and thrive, that may not be in the “big city”, but it's a place to have a life. I live in one of the places listed, and I happen to like it, a lot. Maybe moving should be on the table for you if you want a nice house with a nice yard, decent job, and decent schools.
https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/cheapest-places-to-live