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Peterson SFB vs Buckley SFB

An E-5 with dependents gets $483 more BAH a month at Buckley SFB ($2,358 at Peterson SFB, $2,841 at Buckley SFB). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $737 at Peterson SFB and $672 at Buckley SFB. The two are about 62 miles apart in a straight line.

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Space Force · COPeterson Space Force Base
Space Force · COBuckley Space Force Base
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$2,358
$2,841
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$1,621
$2,169
Left after rent each month
$737
$672
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
76
83
Housing cost index
78
88
Groceries index
80
85
Schools nearby (our count)
38 Academy District 20, Falcon School District 49
62 Cherry Creek School District
On-base services listed
14
12
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 2 mo Family housing on base
About 3 mo Limited on-base housing
Distance between
About 62 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

Both are Space Force 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

Peterson SFB or Buckley SFB?

Which pays more BAH, Peterson SFB or Buckley SFB?

For an E-5 with dependents, Buckley SFB pays more: $2,841 a month against $2,358, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near Peterson SFB or Buckley SFB?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $1,621 near Peterson SFB and $2,169 near Buckley SFB (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are Peterson SFB and Buckley SFB?

About 62 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.