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NAS Oceana vs NAS Lemoore

An E-5 with dependents gets $291 more BAH a month at NAS Oceana ($2,430 at NAS Oceana, $2,139 at NAS Lemoore). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $763 at NAS Oceana and $627 at NAS Lemoore. The two are about 2,415 miles apart in a straight line.

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BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$2,430
$2,139
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,667
$1,512
Left after rent each month
$763
$627
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
77
79
Housing cost index
78
72
Groceries index
80
82
Schools nearby (our count)
58 Virginia Beach City Public Schools
22 Lemoore Union High School District, Kings Canyon Unified
On-base services listed
14
14
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 2,415 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 Oceana or NAS Lemoore?

Which pays more BAH, NAS Oceana or NAS Lemoore?

For an E-5 with dependents, NAS Oceana pays more: $2,430 a month against $2,139, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near NAS Oceana or NAS Lemoore?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,667 near NAS Oceana and $1,512 near NAS Lemoore (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are NAS Oceana and NAS Lemoore?

About 2,415 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.