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Compare Fort Belvoir and Schofield Barracks
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from Fort Belvoir to Schofield Barracks?
This calculator uses 2026 DTMO (Defense Travel Management Office) rates for selected pay grade and dependent status.
Monthly BAH at E-5 pay grade without dependents.
- Fort Belvoir
- $2,832
- Schofield Barracks
- $2,856
- Higher BAH at Schofield Barracks
BAH vs typical 2-bedroom rent nearby.
- Fort Belvoir
- $538/mo short
- Schofield Barracks
- $114/mo short
Housing just outside the gate: Fort Belvoir vs Wahiawa
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir 22060 | Schofield Barracks Wahiawa 96786 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $-666,666,666 | $806,200 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $3,236/mo | $1,546 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $3,370/mo | $2,970 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $4,250/mo | $4,130 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $2,246/mo | $2,642 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | −$538/mo | −$114/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | −$1,118/mo | −$467/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is −$538/mo at Fort Belvoir vs −$114/mo at Schofield Barracks. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is −$1,118/mo vs −$467/mo.
Host-state comparison: Virginia vs. Hawaii
| Virginia | Hawaii | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 5.77% | 4.50% |
| Property tax | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 3.97% effective | No |
| Top state income tax | 5.75% | 11.0% |
| Median home value | $416,963 | $834,025 |
| Branch | Army | Army |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $2,246 | $2,642 |
| Climate high/low | 68° / 51°F | 85° / 72°F |
| Annual precip | 41.8 in | 16.4 in |
| Nearby city | Fort Belvoir | Wahiawa |
| Host state | Virginia | Hawaii |
PCS checklist for Schofield Barracks
- Update DEERS. BAH at Schofield Barracks uses MHA HI408 (ZIP 96857).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near Schofield Barracks is $2,642/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Hawaii residents typically have 30 days for a license and 30 days to title a car.
- Reporting: Schofield Barracks.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is higher at Schofield Barracks ($3,663 vs $3,132).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $806,200 in Wahiawa vs $-666,666,666 in Fort Belvoir (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $2,970 in 96786 vs $3,370 in 22060.
- Host-state wage tax is Top listed rate 5.75% in Virginia vs Top listed rate 11.0% in Hawaii (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 4.5% in Hawaii vs 5.77% in Virginia.
Common questions
Does BAH go up from Fort Belvoir to Schofield Barracks?
DTMO CY2026 with- and without-dependents rates for every pay grade are in the BAH table on this page. E-5 with dependents: $3,132 vs $3,663; without dependents: $2,832 vs $2,856.
What do homes cost in Fort Belvoir vs Wahiawa?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $-666,666,666 in Fort Belvoir CDP, Virginia vs $806,200 in Wahiawa CDP, Hawaii. Median gross rent in those cities is $3,236 vs $1,546. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
What is local rent like near Schofield Barracks?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 96786 (Wahiawa) is $2,970/mo for a 2-bedroom and $4,130/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $2,642/mo.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from Fort Belvoir to Schofield Barracks?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is −$538/mo at Fort Belvoir vs −$114/mo at Schofield Barracks. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is −$1,118/mo vs −$467/mo. Use the calculator for other pay grades. Actual listings vary; BAH is untaxed housing pay, not a rent cap.
Does my state income tax change if I PCS from Fort Belvoir to Schofield Barracks?
Usually not just because the duty station changes. Military pay generally follows legal residence under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; spouses may have similar protection. Virginia: Top listed rate 5.75%. Hawaii: Top listed rate 11.0%. BAH is not taxed. Sales tax and titling a car follow the state you live in.
How does sales tax near Schofield Barracks compare with Fort Belvoir?
Combined sales tax averages 4.5% in Hawaii vs 5.77% in Virginia. This follows where you live, not legal residence for military pay.
How different is the climate from Fort Belvoir to Schofield Barracks?
Annual normals at Ronald Reagan Washington National (NWS) are 68° / 51°F and 41.8 in of precipitation vs 85° / 72°F and 16.4 in at Honolulu Intl (NWS) (NOAA 1991–2020).
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Sources
Housing figures below are for the installation (MHA, HUD rent, climate). Host-state tax rates are statewide averages — not a tax return. County add-ons can differ, and wage tax on military pay follows legal residence, not the duty station.
- BAH (with and without dependents). DTMO CY2026 BAH tables for Fort Belvoir (DC053); Schofield Barracks (HI408). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Fairfax County $2,246; Honolulu County $2,642.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 22060 (Fort Belvoir) $3,370 / $4,250; 96786 (Wahiawa) $2,970 / $4,130.
- Off-base city home value and rent. U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024 tables B25077 (median value of owner-occupied homes) and B25064 (median gross rent) for Fort Belvoir CDP, Virginia ($-666,666,666, $3,236/mo) and Wahiawa CDP, Hawaii ($806,200, $1,546/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — Ronald Reagan Washington National (NWS) (USW00013743); Honolulu Intl (NWS) (USW00022521).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Virginia and Hawaii from the Tax Foundation 2026 individual income-tax tables. On this page they describe the host state, not automatically the tax on a military LES (legal residence can stay put). BAH is untaxed.
- Combined sales tax near the installation. Tax Foundation January 2026 state-and-local sales-tax averages for Virginia and Hawaii. Used as an off-base shopping stand-in; city and county add-ons vary.
- Effective property tax if you buy off-base. Tax Foundation 2026 property taxes by state for Virginia and Hawaii. On-base housing is not in this figure.
- Vehicle title tax and new-resident clocks. Virginia motor-vehicle agency (license 60 days, title 30 days; title tax 5.30%); Hawaii motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 30 days; title tax 4.00%). These are host-state motor-vehicle rules, not BAH.
- Vehicle personal-property tax on the host-state snapshot. WalletHub 2026 vehicle property-tax table for Virginia and Hawaii. This is a statewide car-tax flag, not real-estate tax and not BAH.
- Statewide median home value on the host-state snapshot. Experian / Zillow March 2026 state medians for Virginia and Hawaii. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.