F.E. Warren Space Force Base vs Malmstrom Air Force Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
F.E. Warren Space Force Base has the higher housing allowance ($1,653 vs $1,608 for an E-5 with dependents, a $45/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Malmstrom Air Force Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| F.E. Warren Space Force Base | Malmstrom Air Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Space Force | Air Force |
| Location | Cheyenne, WY | Great Falls, MT |
| Personnel | 8,000+ | 6,000+ |
| Cost of living | Low | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,653 | $1,608 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,301 | $1,980 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,442 | $2,268 |
| Typical home price | $260k-$360k | $250k-$350k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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