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Schofield Barracks vs Joint Base Lewis-McChord

An E-5 with dependents gets $1,107 more BAH a month at Schofield Barracks ($3,663 at Schofield Barracks, $2,556 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord). After a 2-bedroom fair market rent, that leaves about $1,121 at Schofield Barracks and $492 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The two are about 2,650 miles apart in a straight line.

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Army · HISchofield Barracks
Army · WAJoint Base Lewis-McChord
BAH, E-5 with dependents (2026 DoD BAH rate)
$3,663
$2,556
Rent, 2 bedrooms (HUD FY2027 fair market rent)
$2,542
$2,064
Left after rent each month
$1,121
$492
Cost of living index (100 is the U.S. average, our estimate)
131
91
Housing cost index
158
98
Groceries index
128
95
Schools nearby (our count)
42 Hawaii Department of Education
72 Clover Park School District, Bethel School District
On-base services listed
16
16
On-base housing wait (our estimate, call the housing office)
About 9 mo Family housing on base
About 6 mo Family housing on base
Distance between
About 2,650 milesStraight line. Estimate your move money.

Both are Army 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

Schofield Barracks or Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

Which pays more BAH, Schofield Barracks or Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

For an E-5 with dependents, Schofield Barracks pays more: $3,663 a month against $2,556, from the DoD 2026 BAH tables. Pick your own grade above to compare yours.

Is rent cheaper near Schofield Barracks or Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

A 2-bedroom fair market rent is $2,542 near Schofield Barracks and $2,064 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (HUD FY2027, rent plus basic utilities). Real listings vary by neighborhood.

How far apart are Schofield Barracks and Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

About 2,650 miles in a straight line. Driving distance is longer. If you are moving between them, the move money calculator estimates your travel pay.