Beale Air Force Base vs NAS Fallon
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Beale Air Force Base has the higher housing allowance ($2,967 vs $1,596 for an E-5 with dependents, a $1,371/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. NAS Fallon is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Beale Air Force Base | NAS Fallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Air Force | Navy |
| Location | Marysville, CA | Fallon, NV |
| Personnel | 8,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Cost of living | High | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $2,967 | $1,596 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $3,150 | $1,980 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $3,165 | $2,319 |
| Typical home price | $340k-$450k | $280k-$390k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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