The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Atwater pay $6,288 for in-home care services, making this city among the more expensive places in California to obtain this level of care. By comparison, the California norm is $6,101, and nationally, care costs are about $1,300 lower than in Atwater. Although Atwater may be a budget-friendly alternative to San Francisco, where agencies charge $6,864 for care, several nearby cities are comparatively more affordable. In Modesto, monthly rates average $5,768, and in Stockton, agencies charge about $5,482 per month.