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NS Norfolk vs Naval Base Kitsap

An E-5 with dependents gets $66 more BAH a month at NS Norfolk ($2,430 at NS Norfolk, $2,364 at Naval Base Kitsap). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $763 at NS Norfolk and $397 at Naval Base Kitsap. The two are about 2,440 miles apart in a straight line.

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Navy · VANaval Station Norfolk
Navy · WANaval Base Kitsap
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$2,430
$2,364
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,667
$1,967
Left after rent each month
$763
$397
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
72
89
Housing cost index
72
95
Groceries index
75
92
Schools nearby (our count)
42 Norfolk Public Schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
38 Bremerton School District, Central Kitsap School District
On-base services listed
17
16
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 3 mo Family housing on base
About 4 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 2,440 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

NS Norfolk or Naval Base Kitsap?

Which pays more BAH, NS Norfolk or Naval Base Kitsap?

For an E-5 with dependents, NS Norfolk pays more: $2,430 a month against $2,364, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near NS Norfolk or Naval Base Kitsap?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,667 near NS Norfolk and $1,967 near Naval Base Kitsap (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are NS Norfolk and Naval Base Kitsap?

About 2,440 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.