COBRA quote is huge, any alternatives? - 6 months and counting

I was offered COBRA and the monthly cost is more than I expected as a production planner. I do not usually post, so bear with me. My spouse has a chronic condition, so dropping coverage feels risky. Did anyone switch mid-year?

I priced both side by side: total yearly cost, doctors in network and the deductible. Marketplace was cheaper for us, but only because our doctors were covered.