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NAS Jacksonville vs NS Mayport

BAH for an E-5 with dependents is about the same at both: $2,181 at NAS Jacksonville and $2,181 at NS Mayport. After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $487 at NAS Jacksonville and $487 at NS Mayport. The two are about 19 miles apart in a straight line.

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Navy · FLNAS Jacksonville
Navy · FLNaval Station Mayport
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$2,181
$2,181
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,694
$1,694
Left after rent each month
$487
$487
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
83
71
Housing cost index
78
72
Groceries index
82
70
Schools nearby (our count)
89 Duval County Public Schools, St. Johns County School District
65 Duval County Public Schools
On-base services listed
16
16
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 3 mo Family housing on base
About 3 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 19 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

Both are Navy 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

NAS Jacksonville or NS Mayport?

Which pays more BAH, NAS Jacksonville or NS Mayport?

For an E-5 with dependents, NAS Jacksonville pays more: $2,181 a month against $2,181, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near NAS Jacksonville or NS Mayport?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,694 near NAS Jacksonville and $1,694 near NS Mayport (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport?

About 19 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.