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Working remotely from Elgin — my experience

I've been working remotely from Elgin for 9 years now. Here's my take:

The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated.

Cost of living: pretty reasonable
Internet: Decent, getting better with new providers
Coworking spaces: A few good ones downtown

If you're looking for a place to WFH, Elgin is underrated for remote workers.
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Evelyn J.
Rent tip: look for places in January-February. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Evelyn J.
Check out the Lakewood area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Evelyn J.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Evelyn J.
I've lived in Lakewood for 8 years and it's decent, has its pros and cons.
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