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Fort Polk vs Fort Belvoir

An E-5 with dependents gets $1,914 more BAH a month at Fort Belvoir ($1,218 at Fort Polk, $3,132 at Fort Belvoir). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $116 at Fort Polk and $694 at Fort Belvoir. The two are about 1,050 miles apart in a straight line.

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Army · LAFort Polk
Army · VAFort Belvoir
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$1,218
$3,132
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,102
$2,438
Left after rent each month
$116
$694
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
58
108
Housing cost index
48
128
Groceries index
62
108
Schools nearby (our count)
20 Vernon Parish School Board
89 Fairfax County Public Schools
On-base services listed
14
16
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 3 mo Family housing on base
About 8 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 1,050 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

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 Polk or Fort Belvoir?

Which pays more BAH, Fort Polk or Fort Belvoir?

For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Belvoir pays more: $3,132 a month against $1,218, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near Fort Polk or Fort Belvoir?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,102 near Fort Polk and $2,438 near Fort Belvoir (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are Fort Polk and Fort Belvoir?

About 1,050 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.