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Audubon vs Cinco Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—2 Cinco
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0308%
Total Tax Rate
2.7%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,731/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cinco Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonCinco ✗
✓ AudubonLakeCinco ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsCinco ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessCinco ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Cinco MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Cinco Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Cinco Ranch?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Audubon (3.03%), saving approximately 0.33% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Cinco Ranch?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Cinco Ranch?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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