Damn it just keeps getting worse and worse, I can't afford to leave this state either.
Don't tell yourself that.
If your willing to work, do a quality job, actually show up and work, and have marketable skills any employer worth working for will bend over backwards to get and keep you. This includes moving and housing you during a move. I have moved my entire household 6 times and have never once paid for moving expenses or temporary housing.
Don't be afraid to make the jump into a new career, its scary the first time but after that you can use it to improve yourself.