Moody Air Force Base vs Naval Air Station Jacksonville
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville has the higher housing allowance ($2,181 vs $1,524 for an E-5 with dependents, a $657/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Moody Air Force Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Moody Air Force Base | Naval Air Station Jacksonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Air Force | Navy |
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Jacksonville, FL |
| Personnel | 6,000+ | 23,000+ |
| Cost of living | Low | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,524 | $2,181 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $1,950 | $2,283 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,004 | $2,364 |
| Typical home price | $190k-$280k | $260k-$380k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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