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Compare NAS Oceana and NAS Patuxent River
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from NAS Oceana to NAS Patuxent River?
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 Oceana
- $1,908
- NAS Patuxent River
- $2,040
- Higher BAH at NAS Patuxent River
BAH minus HUD 2-bedroom rent for the ZIP nearest each base.
- NAS Oceana
- −$52/mo
- NAS Patuxent River
- +$270/mo
Housing just outside the gate: Virginia Beach vs Lexington Park
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| NAS Oceana Virginia Beach 23463 | NAS Patuxent River Lexington Park 20653 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $382,500 | $309,700 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $1,714/mo | $1,755 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $1,960/mo | $1,770 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $2,720/mo | $2,190 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $1,713/mo | $1,833 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | −$52/mo | +$270/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | −$290/mo | +$216/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is −$52/mo at NAS Oceana vs +$270/mo at NAS Patuxent River. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is −$290/mo vs +$216/mo.
Host-state comparison: Virginia vs. Maryland
| Virginia | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 5.77% | 6.00% |
| Property tax | 0.78% | 0.92% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 3.97% effective | No |
| Top state income tax | 5.75% | 6.5% |
| Median home value | $416,963 | $434,258 |
| Branch | Navy | Navy |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $1,713 | $1,833 |
| Climate high/low | 70° / 53°F | 67° / 46°F |
| Annual precip | 49.2 in | 45.0 in |
| Nearby city | Virginia Beach | Lexington Park |
| Host state | Virginia | Maryland |
Click here for the full state comparison: Virginia → Maryland
PCS checklist for NAS Patuxent River
- Update DEERS. BAH at NAS Patuxent River uses MHA MD135 (ZIP 20670).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near NAS Patuxent River is $1,833/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Maryland residents typically have 60 days for a license and 60 days to title a car.
- Reporting: NAS Patuxent River.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is lower at NAS Patuxent River ($2,406 vs $2,430).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $309,700 in Lexington Park vs $382,500 in Virginia Beach (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $1,770 in 20653 vs $1,960 in 23463.
- Host-state wage tax is Top listed rate 5.75% in Virginia vs Top listed rate 6.5% in Maryland (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 6% in Maryland vs 5.77% in Virginia.
Common questions
Can I PCS from NAS Oceana to NAS Patuxent River?
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 Oceana to NAS Patuxent River?
DTMO CY2026 with- and without-dependents rates for every pay grade are in the BAH table on this page. E-5 with dependents: $2,430 vs $2,406; without dependents: $1,908 vs $2,040.
What is local rent like near NAS Patuxent River?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 20653 (Lexington Park) is $1,770/mo for a 2-bedroom and $2,190/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $1,833/mo.
What do homes cost in Virginia Beach vs Lexington Park?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $382,500 in Virginia Beach city, Virginia vs $309,700 in Lexington Park CDP, Maryland. Median gross rent in those cities is $1,714 vs $1,755. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from NAS Oceana to NAS Patuxent River?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is −$52/mo at NAS Oceana vs +$270/mo at NAS Patuxent River. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is −$290/mo vs +$216/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 Oceana to NAS Patuxent River?
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%. Maryland: Top listed rate 6.5%. 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 NAS Oceana (VA298); NAS Patuxent River (MD135). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Virginia Beach city $1,713; St. Mary's County $1,833.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 23463 (Virginia Beach) $1,960 / $2,720; 20653 (Lexington Park) $1,770 / $2,190.
- 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 Virginia Beach city, Virginia ($382,500, $1,714/mo) and Lexington Park CDP, Maryland ($309,700, $1,755/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — Norfolk Intl (NWS) (USW00013737); Baltimore-Washington Intl (NWS) (USW00093721).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Virginia and Maryland 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 Maryland. 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 Maryland. 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%); Maryland motor-vehicle agency (license 60 days, title 60 days; title tax 6.00%). 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 Maryland. 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 Maryland. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.