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Cross Creek West VS The Woodlands

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Cross Creek West

Fulshear, TX · Lamar CISD

From $350K$2,900/mo true
VS
The Woodlands / North

The Woodlands

The Woodlands, TX · Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD / Magnolia ISD

From $300K$2,720/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
Cross Creek WestKaty & Fulshear
The WoodlandsNorth & The Woodlands
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
Cross Creek WestFulshear, TX
The WoodlandsThe Woodlands, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Cross Creek West3.25%
The Woodlands2.4%
MUD TAX RATE
Cross Creek WestPending County Audit
The WoodlandsPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
Cross Creek WestLamar CISD
The WoodlandsConroe ISD / Tomball ISD / Magnolia ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Cross Creek West$1,500/yr
The Woodlands$0/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Cross Creek West$350K
The Woodlands$300K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Cross Creek West$2,900/mo
The Woodlands$2,720/mo
LOT SIZES
Cross Creek West45–60′
The WoodlandsVaries widely
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Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Cross Creek West and The Woodlands, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Cross Creek West with an effective tax rate of 3.25% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to The Woodlands at 2.4%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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