MCAS Yuma vs Yuma Proving Ground
2026 BAH, cost of living, and housing compared side by side.
MCAS Yuma has the higher housing allowance ($1,695 vs $1,695 for an E-5 with dependents, a $0/month difference), reflecting its higher local cost of living. Yuma Proving Ground is the more affordable market, where a housing allowance stretches further toward buying a home with a VA loan.
| MCAS Yuma | Yuma Proving Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | Marine Corps | Army |
| Location | Yuma, AZ | Yuma, AZ |
| Personnel | 13,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Cost of living | Low | Low |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| E-7 BAH (w/dep) | $1,917 | $1,917 |
| O-3 BAH (w/dep) | $2,049 | $2,049 |
| Typical home price | $230k-$330k | On-post only |
BAH source: DoD/DTMO 2026 rate tables (travel.dod.mil). Home prices are typical local ranges.
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