Los Angeles Air Force Base vs Naval Base Ventura County
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
Los Angeles Air Force Base has the higher housing allowance ($3,882 vs $3,537 for an E-5 with dependents, a $345/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Naval Base Ventura County is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| Los Angeles Air Force Base | Naval Base Ventura County | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Space Force | Navy |
| Location | El Segundo, CA | Oxnard, CA |
| Personnel | 6,000+ | 19,000+ |
| Cost of living | Very high | Very high |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $3,882 | $3,537 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $4,311 | $4,083 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $4,524 | $4,212 |
| Typical home price | $900k-$1.4M | $580k-$760k |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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