Fort Campbell vs Fort Cavazos
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Fort Campbell has the higher housing allowance ($1,815 vs $1,695 for an E-5 with dependents, a $120/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Fort Cavazos is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Fort Campbell | Fort Cavazos | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Army |
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Killeen, TX |
| Personnel | 30,000+ | 53,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,815 | $1,695 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,244 | $2,070 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,496 | $2,340 |
| Typical home price | $230k-$340k | $250k-$380k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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