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Cross Creek West vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—3 Lago
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Lago Mar 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
3.16%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.26%
$390,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
7/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonLago ✓
✓ CrossLakeLago ✓
✓ CrossTrailsLago ✓
✓ CrossFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Lago Mar?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Lago Mar?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Lago Mar?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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