Carmel vs New Monterey

Salinas, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Carmel's median sale price is $2.2M, about 1.9 times New Monterey's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Carmel
$2.2M median
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Neighborhood B
New Monterey
$1.2M median
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Carmel
Metric
New Monterey
$2.2M
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Median Price
$1.2M
10/10
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
N/A
Carmel
Median Price
100%
New Monterey
Median Price
52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel or New Monterey more expensive?

Carmel has a median home price of $2.2M and New Monterey is $1.2M. New Monterey is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Carmel or New Monterey?

Carmel has a school rating of 10/10 and New Monterey 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. New Monterey has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.