Norfolk BAH Calculator
Estimate Norfolk BAH for the Hampton Roads military area. Norfolk is home to Naval Station Norfolk (the world largest naval base), JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, NAS Oceana, and Langley-Eustis. With moderate housing costs and BAH that generally covers local rents comfortably, Hampton Roads is one of the more affordable major military metros. Use this calculator for PCS planning across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk.
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- -Hampton Roads MHA covers Norfolk, VA Beach, Newport News
- -Moderate costs vs DC or San Diego
- -Largest naval base in the world
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Norfolk BAH calculator for 2025. Hampton Roads area: NS Norfolk (largest naval base), NAS Oceana, JB Langley-Eustis. Moderate East Coast rates. E5 with dependents: approximately $1,900-$2,200/month. Housing spans Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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Norfolk falls in the medium-cost CONUS range with BAH reflecting Hampton Roads area housing markets. The DoD surveys rental costs across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and surrounding cities to set the Hampton Roads MHA rate.
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Same BAH across Hampton Roads?
Yes. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News all share the same MHA with identical BAH.
Norfolk vs DC area BAH?
Norfolk is significantly lower. E5: $1,900-2,200 vs DC $2,800-3,200. But housing is proportionally cheaper.
Popular areas near Norfolk?
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake for schools. Suffolk for affordability. Norfolk city for proximity to base.
Deployments from Norfolk?
Frequent carrier deployments. You keep BAH during deployment to maintain housing.
Flood risk?
Parts of Hampton Roads are flood zones. Check FEMA maps. Higher-elevation Chesapeake areas have less risk.
How does Norfolk compare to Jacksonville?
Similar BAH ranges. Jacksonville FL has no state income tax advantage. Norfolk has more base amenities and a larger military community.
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