Anyone here live in the Eastern outskirts of Austin?

We're originally from Dripping Springs, TX (west of Austin/Weird). Moved out of there in 2014. My 8 mile commute on Hwy 290 took 1.5hrs every day. It wore me down. Constant traffic 24/7. I cannot imagine what the commute is like there now.

Before you pull the trigger on anything, I'd really take some time and prioritize what is important to you. While money is crucial, having an intrinsic income from where you live has to be accounted for as well. I don't think you'll find what you have now down there. So if you like what you have now, just stay put. You're at a fork in the road