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Cane Island vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 2—2 Meridiana
💰 Financial Comparison
3.15%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.22%
$400,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Katy High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ CaneLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ CaneTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ CaneFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Meridiana?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Meridiana?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Meridiana?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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