MCLB Albany vs Moody Air Force Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Moody Air Force Base has the higher housing allowance ($1,524 vs $1,371 for an E-5 with dependents, a $153/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. MCLB Albany is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| MCLB Albany | Moody Air Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Marine Corps | Air Force |
| Location | Albany, GA | Valdosta, GA |
| Personnel | 6,000+ | 6,000+ |
| Cost of living | Low | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,371 | $1,524 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $1,671 | $1,950 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $1,905 | $2,004 |
| Typical home price | $200k-$300k | $190k-$280k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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