What factors prevent individuals with low income living in major cities or other high-cost areas from relocating to more affordable regions?

Question

Yes, i’m aware it might be a stupid question. But i’ve been wondering this for years and just never searched it up or asked.

In: Economics

Answer 1

It costs money to move. Other than that, jobs in larger cities often pay more since it’s more expensive to live there so moving to a lower cost of living area doesn’t necessarily equate to being able to save more money as their new job may come with a pay cut.