| | The Colony, TX | Little Elm, TX | United States |
| Overall | 107.6 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.4 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Health | 100.5 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.1 | 117.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $388,700 | $405,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.9 | 106.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 103.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for The Colony 
8 Reviews
I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of More
The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid More
I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The More
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Reviews for Little Elm 
2 Reviews
Being a resident of Little Elm and also a New Home Sales Consultant with a Texas Based Builder, I also sell homes in the city of Little Elm. I can honestly admit that More
Little Elm is a suburb town about an hour north of Dallas. The main atmosphere in the town is very suburban and people are friendly. Cost of living is somewhat low More
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