Fort Belvoir vs West Point
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
West Point has the higher housing allowance ($3,468 vs $3,132 for an E-5 with dependents, a $336/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Fort Belvoir is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Fort Belvoir | West Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Army |
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Highland Falls, NY |
| Personnel | 40,000+ | 15,000+ |
| Cost of living | High | Very high |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $3,132 | $3,468 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $3,855 | $4,215 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $4,020 | $4,380 |
| Typical home price | $450k-$640k | $330k-$470k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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