Atwater, CA vs Placerville, CA

Atwater is moderately more affordable than Placerville, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Atwater scores 100 compared to 112 for Placerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Placerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atwater is $1,219/month compared to $1,229/month in Placerville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atwater is more affordable at $340,600 median vs $450,600.

Median household income in Atwater is $63,945 compared to $70,602 in Placerville (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Placerville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwater spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Placerville.