Barksdale Air Force Base vs Little Rock Air Force Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Little Rock Air Force Base has the higher housing allowance ($1,848 vs $1,845 for an E-5 with dependents, a $3/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Barksdale Air Force Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Barksdale Air Force Base | Little Rock Air Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Air Force | Air Force |
| Location | Bossier City, LA | Jacksonville, AR |
| Personnel | 11,000+ | 8,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,845 | $1,848 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,112 | $1,959 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,268 | $1,974 |
| Typical home price | $200k-$300k | $170k-$260k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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