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Compare MCAS Miramar and MCAS Yuma
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from MCAS Miramar to MCAS Yuma?
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.
- MCAS Miramar
- $3,147
- MCAS Yuma
- $1,338
- Lower BAH at MCAS Yuma
BAH minus HUD 2-bedroom rent for the ZIP nearest each base.
- MCAS Miramar
- −$1,013/mo
- MCAS Yuma
- −$82/mo
Housing just outside the gate: San Diego vs Yuma
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| MCAS Miramar San Diego 92131 | MCAS Yuma Yuma 85364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $906,700 | $230,000 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $2,313/mo | $1,114 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $4,160/mo | $1,420 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $5,540/mo | $1,940 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $3,001/mo | $1,382 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | −$1,013/mo | −$82/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | −$1,565/mo | −$245/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is −$1,013/mo at MCAS Miramar vs −$82/mo at MCAS Yuma. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is −$1,565/mo vs −$245/mo.
Host-state comparison: California vs. Arizona
| California | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 8.99% | 8.52% |
| Property tax | 0.70% | 0.48% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 0.65% effective | Yes — 1.68% effective |
| Top state income tax | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Median home value | $778,217 | $425,807 |
| Branch | Marine Corps | Marine Corps |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $3,001 | $1,382 |
| Climate high/low | 71° / 58°F | 87° / 64°F |
| Annual precip | 9.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Nearby city | San Diego | Yuma |
| Host state | California | Arizona |
Click here for the full state comparison: California → Arizona
PCS checklist for MCAS Yuma
- Update DEERS. BAH at MCAS Yuma uses MHA AZ016 (ZIP 85369).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near MCAS Yuma is $1,382/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Arizona residents typically have 10 days for a license and 15 days to title a car.
- Reporting: MCAS Yuma.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is lower at MCAS Yuma ($1,695 vs $3,975).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $230,000 in Yuma vs $906,700 in San Diego (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $1,420 in 85364 vs $4,160 in 92131.
- Host-state wage tax is 1%–12.3%, plus 1% over $1M (13.3% top) in California vs Flat 2.5% in Arizona (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 8.52% in Arizona vs 8.99% in California.
Common questions
Can I PCS from MCAS Miramar to MCAS Yuma?
This pair is listed because the installations share a tenant service (Marine Corps). Your actual orders depend on your MOS/AFSC/rating and the gaining unit.
How does BAH change from MCAS Miramar to MCAS Yuma?
DTMO CY2026 with- and without-dependents rates for every pay grade are in the BAH table on this page. E-5 with dependents: $3,975 vs $1,695; without dependents: $3,147 vs $1,338.
What is local rent like near MCAS Yuma?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 85364 (Yuma) is $1,420/mo for a 2-bedroom and $1,940/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $1,382/mo.
What do homes cost in San Diego vs Yuma?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $906,700 in San Diego city, California vs $230,000 in Yuma city, Arizona. Median gross rent in those cities is $2,313 vs $1,114. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from MCAS Miramar to MCAS Yuma?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is −$1,013/mo at MCAS Miramar vs −$82/mo at MCAS Yuma. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is −$1,565/mo vs −$245/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 MCAS Miramar to MCAS Yuma?
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. California: 1%–12.3%, plus 1% over $1M (13.3% top). Arizona: Flat 2.5%. BAH is not taxed. Sales tax and titling a car follow the state you live in.
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Sources
Housing figures below are for the installation (MHA, HUD rent, climate). Host-state tax rates in the snapshot above BAH 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 MCAS Miramar (CA038); MCAS Yuma (AZ016). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — San Diego County $3,001; Yuma County $1,382.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 92131 (San Diego) $4,160 / $5,540; 85364 (Yuma) $1,420 / $1,940.
- 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 San Diego city, California ($906,700, $2,313/mo) and Yuma city, Arizona ($230,000, $1,114/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — San Diego Intl (NWS) (USW00023188); Phoenix Sky Harbor (NWS) (USW00023183).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for California and Arizona 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 California and Arizona. 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 California and Arizona. On-base housing is not in this figure.
- Vehicle title tax and new-resident clocks. California motor-vehicle agency (license 10 days, title 20 days; title tax 7.25%); Arizona motor-vehicle agency (license 10 days, title 15 days; title tax 5.60%). 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 California and Arizona. 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 California and Arizona. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.