A drought-tolerant alternative like the concept shown (ornamental grasses, agave, low-water flowering plants, and mulch instead of large lawn areas) would reduce water use while still keeping the front yard colorful and structured.
Projects like this typically range around $1,500 – $4,000, depending on plant sizes, materials, and local labor. here’s something I designed https://app.neighborbrite.com/s/Z9ELVkXp1Nj