Is it possible to leave the safety of the high paying job and not do something risky? Move somewhere the cost of living is lower then do something that earns a

Is it possible to leave the safety of the high paying job and not do something risky? Move somewhere the cost of living is lower then do something that earns a regular income but doesn’t suck. I think when we read HN a lot we are susceptible to think the only two choices are working for FANG or risking everything on a startup.