Fort Bragg vs Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Fort Bragg has the higher housing allowance ($1,806 vs $1,521 for an E-5 with dependents, a $285/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Fort Bragg | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Air Force |
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Goldsboro, NC |
| Personnel | 54,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,806 | $1,521 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,094 | $2,052 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,175 | $2,226 |
| Typical home price | $220k-$340k | $180k-$270k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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