Fort Gregg-Adams vs Joint Base Langley-Eustis
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Fort Gregg-Adams has the higher housing allowance ($2,358 vs $2,274 for an E-5 with dependents, a $84/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Fort Gregg-Adams | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Joint |
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Hampton, VA |
| Personnel | 34,000+ | 21,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $2,358 | $2,274 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,676 | $2,439 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,760 | $2,475 |
| Typical home price | $240k-$340k | $260k-$380k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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