Side-by-side guide

Cypress vs Ruby

Cypress and Ruby are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

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Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

Spec	Cypress	Ruby
Starting price	$114,959	$149,000
Square feet	N/A	N/A
Bedrooms	N/A	N/A
Bathrooms	N/A	N/A
Sleeps	2	N/A
Loft	Yes	Yes
Home type	Tiny Home	Tiny Home
Foundation	N/A	Trailer
Builder	Tumbleweed Houses	Mint Tiny Homes Company

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Cypress if:

You want the more budget-friendly option.
You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.

Choose Ruby if:

You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.

$114,959

Cypress

Tumbleweed Houses

Sleeps 2Loft

$149,000

Ruby

Mint Tiny Homes Company

Loft

Key differences

Cypress starts about $34,041 lower than Ruby.
Cypress and Ruby come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Cypress

Cypress Pros

• Lower starting price by about $34,041.
• Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Cypress Cons

• Square-footage details are limited in the current public listing.
• Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Ruby

Ruby Pros

• Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Ruby Cons

• Higher starting price by about $34,041.
• Square-footage details are limited in the current public listing.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Cypress is built by Tumbleweed Houses, while Ruby comes from Mint Tiny Homes Company. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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