Moving from Long Island to Georgia? Here's What Your Money Buys in North Atlanta

Are you thinking about moving from Long Island, New York to North Atlanta, Georgia? In this episode of Inside the World of Real Estate, we compare the true cost of living in Long Island versus North Atlanta, including Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, and surrounding communities. We break down: ✔️ Home prices ✔️ Property taxes ✔️ Commute times ✔️ Utilities ✔️ Childcare costs ✔️ School options ✔️ Transportation ✔️ HOA fees ✔️ Lifestyle differences ✔️ What your money actually buys You'll see real home examples from both Long Island and North Atlanta and discover why so many New Yorkers are relocating to Georgia for more space, lower taxes, and a better quality of life. Whether you're living in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Merrick, Huntington, Garden City, Smithtown, or anywhere on Long Island, this video will help you understand the financial and lifestyle differences before making a move. If you're considering relocating to North Atlanta, we'd love to help. Trusted referral partners. Real estate agents helping agents. Real results. Subscribe to Inside the World of Real Estate for weekly relocation guides, cost-of-living comparisons, housing market updates, and insider real estate advice. #maryellenvanakenteam #atlantaga #northatlantaga #atlantarealestate #northatlantarealestate #LongIsland #NorthAtlanta #MovingToGeorgia #AlpharettaGA #GeorgiaRealEstate #CostOfLiving #RelocationGuide #MovingFromNewYork #AtlantaSuburbs #InsideTheWorldOfRealEstate 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Long Island vs North Atlanta Overview 03:05 Long Island Cost of Living Explained 05:20 Commuting From Long Island to NYC 08:15 Property Taxes: Long Island vs Georgia 11:10 Long Island Home Prices 14:25 What $775K Buys in Long Island 18:45 What $775K Buys in Alpharetta 23:10 Utilities & Monthly Expenses 27:05 Childcare Costs Compared 30:25 Public & Private Schools 34:10 Transportation & Commuting Differences 38:00 HOA Fees & Neighborhood Amenities 42:15 Why New Yorkers Are Moving South 46:20 North Atlanta Lifestyle 50:45 Outdoor Living & Family Activities 54:30 Is Moving to Georgia Worth It? 57:10 Final Thoughts