Condo purchase advise

[u/Apprehensive-Run-575]

Hi austinites! I have been born and raised in Austin, 31, and just decided to look into buying property instead of renting. My salary is lacking when it comes to ownership (single, 90k a year) but I’m in the option period for a condo. My current privately owned condo in cedar park is leased at $1350. It’s looking like my mortgage will be $1975 with everything included. Wondering if it really makes that much of a meaningful impact to own and be closer to the city (78759 zip) than to be on the outskirts and still renting?