Cape Canaveral Space Force Station vs Patrick Space Force Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has the higher housing allowance ($2,502 vs $2,502 for an E-5 with dependents, a $0/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Patrick Space Force Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | Patrick Space Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Space Force | Space Force |
| Location | Cape Canaveral, FL | Cocoa Beach, FL |
| Personnel | 5,000+ | 9,000+ |
| Cost of living | High | High |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $2,502 | $2,502 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,907 | $2,907 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,922 | $2,922 |
| Typical home price | $370k-$520k | $400k-$560k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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