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Amira vs Cross Creek West
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 4—1 Cross
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Amira wins on 4 of 5 metrics
Based on tax rate, starting price, school rating, HOA, and water quality. Individual priorities vary — use the calculator to run your specific numbers.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
3.16%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$390,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,584/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Tomball High
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonCross ✗
✓ AmiraLakeCross ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsCross ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Fort Bend MUD 198
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Cross Creek West
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Cross Creek West?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.29% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Cross Creek West?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Cross Creek West?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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