Maryland has it all — beaches, mountains, history, and proximity to just about everything. But by 2025, more Marylanders are realizing that “close to everything” also means “expensive, crowded, and taxed within an inch of your life.” Between the traffic, housing costs, and weather that can’t pick a lane, people are finally saying, “Maybe it’s time to take these blue crabs and go.”
1. Housing Prices That Could Make You Choke on Your Old Bay
The median home price in Maryland is well above the national average, especially near D.C. and Baltimore. Even modest homes can cost half a million dollars — and that’s before the property taxes hit.
2. Property Taxes That Feel Personal
Those higher home values come with hefty property tax bills. For…..