Side-by-Side Comparison
MCB Camp Pendleton vs Eglin Air Force Base
BAH rates, housing costs, cost of living, and schools, 2026 data.
Marines
MCB Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, California
Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Valparaiso, Florida
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2026 BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Grade | MCB Camp Pendleton | Eglin Air Force Base |
|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $3,294Better | $1,818 |
| E-5 | $3,636Better | $2,016 |
| E-6 | $3,942Better | $2,178 |
| E-7 | $4,284Better | $2,376 |
| W-2 | $4,176Better | $2,322 |
| O-2E | $4,338Better | $2,412 |
| O-3 | $4,338Better | $2,412 |
Housing
| Metric | MCB Camp Pendleton | Eglin Air Force Base |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Off-Base Rent | $2,800/mo | $1,550/moBetter |
| E-5 BAH (w/dep) | $3,636/mo | $2,016/mo |
| Monthly Surplus/Gap | +$836Better | +$466 |
| On-Base Housing | Available | Available |
| Waitlist | 8 mo | 4 moBetter |
Cost of Living Index (100 = national avg, lower = cheaper)
| Category | MCB Camp Pendleton | Eglin Air Force Base |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Index | 118/100 | 78/100Better |
| Utilities | 95/100 | 92/100Better |
| Groceries | 102/100 | 82/100Better |
| Transport | 110/100 | 78/100Better |
| Healthcare | 105/100 | 82/100Better |
Schools
| Metric | MCB Camp Pendleton | Eglin Air Force Base |
|---|---|---|
| Nearby Schools | 54Better | 38 |
| Districts | Oceanside Unified School District, Fallbrook Union School District | Okaloosa County School District |
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