Working in Shinsaibashi – which area is convenient to live in?

Hello,
I'm going to move to Osaka for work soon, and although I know Tokyo a little bit better, Osaka is a completely unknown area to me.

I'm currently looking for apartments, but it's difficult to look for them when I don't know what area is good.

I'm going to start working in Shinsaibashi – what areas are convenient for commute but not too expensive?
I'm not coming alone, but with family, therefore I'd prefer a little further from the center.

Can anyone please tell me what areas would be good choices?

by mi_l_k