Carmel vs Monterey Vista

Salinas, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Carmel's median sale price is $2.2M, about $926k (73%) more than Monterey Vista's $1.3M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Carmel
$2.2M median
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Neighborhood B
Monterey Vista
$1.3M median
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Carmel
Metric
Monterey Vista
$2.2M
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Median Price
$1.3M
10/10
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
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Carmel
Median Price
100%
Monterey Vista
Median Price
58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel or Monterey Vista more expensive?

Carmel has a median home price of $2.2M and Monterey Vista is $1.3M. Monterey Vista is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Carmel or Monterey Vista?

Carmel has a school rating of 10/10 and Monterey Vista has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Carmel has no Walk Score on file. Monterey Vista has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.