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Joint Base Andrews vs Quantico

An E-5 with dependents gets $177 more BAH a month at Joint Base Andrews ($3,132 at Joint Base Andrews, $2,955 at Quantico). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $694 at Joint Base Andrews and $517 at Quantico. The two are about 31 miles apart in a straight line.

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Air Force · MDJoint Base Andrews
Marines · VAMCB Quantico
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$3,132
$2,955
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$2,438
$2,438
Left after rent each month
$694
$517
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
102
104
Housing cost index
118
120
Groceries index
105
105
Schools nearby (our count)
62 Prince George's County Public Schools
42 Prince William County Public Schools, Stafford County Public Schools
On-base services listed
16
14
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 7 mo Family housing on base
About 6 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 31 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

A Air Force and a Marines installation, a choice that comes up for dual-military families and joint assignments. 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

Joint Base Andrews or Quantico?

Which pays more BAH, Joint Base Andrews or Quantico?

For an E-5 with dependents, Joint Base Andrews pays more: $3,132 a month against $2,955, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near Joint Base Andrews or Quantico?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $2,438 near Joint Base Andrews and $2,438 near Quantico (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are Joint Base Andrews and Quantico?

About 31 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.