Navigating salary expectations after my second interview for a new role

I just wrapped up my second interview for a position and I'm heading into the final round. I've connected really well with both the recruiter and the hiring manager, which gives me hope. However, I made a mistake during the salary expectation discussion. The job listing had a salary range of 60k to 120k, and I panicked when the recruiter asked about my expectations. I mentioned that I currently make around 70k and said I'd like a bit more, around 72k. Now, I'm regretting that decision. I’ve realized that if they offered me 72k, I wouldn’t accept it because I’d be giving up my current benefits and work-from-home flexibility for a small increase. Honestly, to make the switch, I’d want something closer to 90k, which is in the middle of their range but significantly higher than what I initially stated. I’m not desperate for this job since I’m comfortable in my current role, but I’m worried if I should reach out to the recruiter to adjust my salary expectations or just wait until I receive an offer. I don't want to raise any red flags, but I also don’t want to end up with an offer that doesn’t meet my needs. Should I take the risk of losing the opportunity or try to negotiate now?

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