Detroit Arsenal vs Selfridge Air National Guard Base
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Detroit Arsenal has the higher housing allowance ($2,361 vs $2,361 for an E-5 with dependents, a $0/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Selfridge Air National Guard Base is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Detroit Arsenal | Selfridge Air National Guard Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Army | Air Force |
| Location | Warren, MI | Mount Clemens, MI |
| Personnel | 6,000+ | 5,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $2,361 | $2,361 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,778 | $2,778 |
| Typical home price | $280k-$400k | $280k-$400k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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