Joint Base San Antonio vs NAS Corpus Christi
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Joint Base San Antonio has the higher housing allowance ($1,869 vs $1,788 for an E-5 with dependents, a $81/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. NAS Corpus Christi is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Joint Base San Antonio | NAS Corpus Christi | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Joint | Navy |
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Corpus Christi, TX |
| Personnel | 80,000+ | 6,000+ |
| Cost of living | Moderate | Moderate |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,869 | $1,788 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $2,112 | $2,310 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,127 | $2,475 |
| Typical home price | $230k-$340k | $230k-$330k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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