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Balmoral vs Cross Creek West
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 3—2 Cross
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Balmoral wins on 3 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
3.25%
Total Tax Rate
3.16%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$390,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,584/mo
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
7/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonCross ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeCross ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsCross ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Fort Bend MUD 198
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Cross Creek West
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Cross Creek West?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.09% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Cross Creek West?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Cross Creek West?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, 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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