"And we can't afford the real estate prices or cost of rent in Maryland, either. We need to live in a place where we can afford the basic necessities like shelter."

BUT YOY SAY
"However, I would definitely pay higher taxes for health care, because even those higher taxes would cost me a hell of a lot less than what I would have to pay in order to get insurance under the current system"

The costs of rent and real estate are due in part to those taxes you are so eager to pay.