Blue Grass Army Depot vs Fort Campbell
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Blue Grass Army Depot has the higher housing allowance ($1,875 vs $1,815 for an E-5 with dependents, a $60/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Fort Campbell is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Blue Grass Army Depot | Fort Campbell | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Army |
| Location | Richmond, KY | Clarksville, TN |
| Personnel | 2,500+ | 30,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,875 | $1,815 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,172 | $2,244 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,205 | $2,496 |
| Typical home price | $210k-$300k | $230k-$340k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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