You sound like the anon I was responding to the other day.
The cold in the winter sucks, but it keeps most of the people away, and the prices down. Look into Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota. Land prices are considerably less than those other states where the weather is "nice".
Go to one of those states where there is a farming community. You can get work just about anywhere, no, or little experience. Just a change of mindset. You life will slow down from living in a populated area.
Did this 20 years ago, have never had a single regret, even when it is -25 for two weeks at a time. Just stay inside. Just like when I lived in one of the hot states,where you had to stay inside in the air conditioning. 72 degrees, sun shining, beautiful day here. Garden is in full grow mode.