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Fort Hood vs Fort Bliss

An E-5 with dependents gets $114 more BAH a month at Fort Bliss ($1,695 at Fort Hood, $1,809 at Fort Bliss). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $557 at Fort Hood and $663 at Fort Bliss. The two are about 511 miles apart in a straight line.

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Army · TXFort Hood
Army · TXFort Bliss
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$1,695
$1,809
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,138
$1,146
Left after rent each month
$557
$663
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
65
62
Housing cost index
56
55
Groceries index
68
65
Schools nearby (our count)
58 Killeen ISD, Copperas Cove ISD
72 Ysleta ISD, El Paso ISD
On-base services listed
16
16
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 7 mo Family housing on base
About 3 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 511 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

Both are Army installations, so they often land on the same wish list or the same set of orders. Gold ticks mark the better number in each row. BAH from the DoD 2026 rate tables; confirm yours with the DoD BAH calculator.

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FAQ

Fort Hood or Fort Bliss?

Which pays more BAH, Fort Hood or Fort Bliss?

For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Bliss pays more: $1,809 a month against $1,695, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near Fort Hood or Fort Bliss?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,138 near Fort Hood and $1,146 near Fort Bliss (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are Fort Hood and Fort Bliss?

About 511 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.