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Fallon → New London
Compare NAS Fallon and Naval Submarine Base New London
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from NAS Fallon to Naval Submarine Base New London?
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.
- NAS Fallon
- $1,455
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- $2,148
- Higher BAH at Naval Submarine Base New London
BAH minus HUD 2-bedroom rent for the ZIP nearest each base.
- NAS Fallon
- +$35/mo
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- +$168/mo
Housing just outside the gate: Fallon vs Groton
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| NAS Fallon Fallon 89407 | Naval Submarine Base New London Groton 06340 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $282,700 | $306,600 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $1,230/mo | $1,250 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $1,420/mo | $1,980 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $1,970/mo | $2,550 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $1,421/mo | $1,866 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | +$35/mo | +$168/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | −$374/mo | +$30/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is +$35/mo at NAS Fallon vs +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is −$374/mo vs +$30/mo.
Host-state comparison: Nevada vs. Connecticut
| Nevada | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 8.24% | 6.35% |
| Property tax | 0.50% | 1.54% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 2.12% effective | Yes — 2.07% effective |
| Top state income tax | 0.0% | 6.99% |
| Median home value | $449,421 | $444,038 |
| Branch | Navy | Navy |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $1,421 | $1,866 |
| Climate high/low | 63° / 32°F | 59° / 44°F |
| Annual precip | 10.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Nearby city | Fallon | Groton |
| Host state | Nevada | Connecticut |
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PCS checklist for Naval Submarine Base New London
- Update DEERS. BAH at Naval Submarine Base New London uses MHA CT049 (ZIP 06349).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near Naval Submarine Base New London is $1,866/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Connecticut residents typically have 30 days for a license and 60 days to title a car.
- Reporting: Naval Submarine Base New London.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is higher at Naval Submarine Base New London ($2,580 vs $1,596).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $306,600 in Groton vs $282,700 in Fallon (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $1,980 in 06340 vs $1,420 in 89407.
- Host-state wage tax is No personal income tax in Nevada vs Top listed rate 6.99% in Connecticut (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 6.35% in Connecticut vs 8.24% in Nevada.
Common questions
Can I PCS from NAS Fallon to Naval Submarine Base New London?
This pair is listed because the installations share a tenant service (Navy). Your actual orders depend on your MOS/AFSC/rating and the gaining unit.
How does BAH change from NAS Fallon to Naval Submarine Base New London?
DTMO CY2026 with- and without-dependents rates for every pay grade are in the BAH table on this page. E-5 with dependents: $1,596 vs $2,580; without dependents: $1,455 vs $2,148.
What is local rent like near Naval Submarine Base New London?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 06340 (Groton) is $1,980/mo for a 2-bedroom and $2,550/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $1,866/mo.
What do homes cost in Fallon vs Groton?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $282,700 in Fallon city, Nevada vs $306,600 in Groton city, Connecticut. Median gross rent in those cities is $1,230 vs $1,250. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from NAS Fallon to Naval Submarine Base New London?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is +$35/mo at NAS Fallon vs +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is −$374/mo vs +$30/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 NAS Fallon to Naval Submarine Base New London?
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. Nevada: No personal income tax. Connecticut: Top listed rate 6.99%. 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 NAS Fallon (NV211); Naval Submarine Base New London (CT049). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Churchill County $1,421; Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region $1,866.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 89407 (Fallon) $1,420 / $1,970; 06340 (Groton) $1,980 / $2,550.
- 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 Fallon city, Nevada ($282,700, $1,230/mo) and Groton city, Connecticut ($306,600, $1,250/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — Reno-Tahoe Intl (NWS) (USW00024121); Groton-New London (NWS) (USW00014707).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Nevada and Connecticut 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 Nevada and Connecticut. 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 Nevada and Connecticut. On-base housing is not in this figure.
- Vehicle title tax and new-resident clocks. Nevada motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 30 days; title tax 6.85%); Connecticut motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 60 days; title tax 6.35%). 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 Nevada and Connecticut. 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 Nevada and Connecticut. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.