Brenda B.
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Working remotely from Santa Ana — my experience
I've been working remotely from Santa Ana for 14 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: a bit high but manageable
Internet: Decent, getting better with new providers
Coworking spaces: Growing number of options
If you're looking for a place to WFH, Santa Ana is a solid choice.
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Olivia C.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Old Town. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Samuel M.
Coming from Phoenix, the cost of living difference is noticeable. Groceries and gas are about the same.
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Brenda B.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Santa Ana next month.
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Brenda B.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Santa Ana next month.
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Noah G.
As someone who moved here from Dallas, I can confirm most of this. The job opportunities surprised me the most.
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Olivia C.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 9/10.
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Noah G.
Check out the Midtown area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Samuel M.
Rent tip: look for places in winter. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Noah G.
Check out the Riverside area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Samuel M.
Coming from Miami, the cost of living difference is noticeable. Groceries and gas are about the same.
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Noah G.
The job market has been improving lately. Several education companies moved in recently.
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Noah G.
I work in healthcare and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 5 months.
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