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Cane Island vs Fairfield
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 0—4 Fairfield
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Fairfield 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
3.15%
Total Tax Rate
2.5%✓ Lower
$400,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,745/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$780/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Katy High School
High School
Bridgeland High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonFairfield ✗
✓ CaneLakeFairfield ✓
✓ CaneTrailsFairfield ✓
✓ CaneFitnessFairfield ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 322
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Fairfield
Lennar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Fairfield
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Fairfield?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.65% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Fairfield?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Fairfield?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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