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Compare NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Submarine Base New London
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from NAS Whidbey Island 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 Whidbey Island
- $1,905
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- $2,148
- Higher BAH at Naval Submarine Base New London
BAH vs typical 2-bedroom rent nearby.
- NAS Whidbey Island
- $285/mo left over
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- $168/mo left over
Housing just outside the gate: Oak Harbor 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 Whidbey Island Oak Harbor 98277 | Naval Submarine Base New London Groton 06340 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $461,200 | $306,600 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $1,645/mo | $1,250 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $1,620/mo | $1,980 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $2,250/mo | $2,550 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $1,671/mo | $1,866 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | +$285/mo | +$168/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | −$177/mo | +$30/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is +$285/mo at NAS Whidbey Island vs +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is −$177/mo vs +$30/mo.
Host-state comparison: Washington vs. Connecticut
| Washington | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 9.51% | 6.35% |
| Property tax | 0.75% | 1.54% |
| Personal property tax | No | Yes — 2.07% effective |
| Top state income tax | 0.0% | 6.99% |
| Median home value | $609,756 | $444,038 |
| Branch | Navy | Navy |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $1,671 | $1,866 |
| Climate high/low | 59° / 45°F | 59° / 44°F |
| Annual precip | 19.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Nearby city | Oak Harbor | Groton |
| Host state | Washington | 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 $2,073).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $306,600 in Groton vs $461,200 in Oak Harbor (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $1,980 in 06340 vs $1,620 in 98277.
- Host-state wage tax is No wage income tax; 7% capital gains over threshold in Washington 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 9.51% in Washington.
Common questions
Does BAH go up from NAS Whidbey Island 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: $2,073 vs $2,580; without dependents: $1,905 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.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from NAS Whidbey Island to Naval Submarine Base New London?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is +$285/mo at NAS Whidbey Island vs +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is −$177/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 Whidbey Island 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. Washington: No wage income tax; 7% capital gains over threshold. Connecticut: Top listed rate 6.99%. BAH is not taxed. Sales tax and titling a car follow the state you live in.
How does sales tax near Naval Submarine Base New London compare with NAS Whidbey Island?
Combined sales tax averages 6.35% in Connecticut vs 9.51% in Washington. This follows where you live, not legal residence for military pay.
How long do I have for a license and car title if I PCS to Naval Submarine Base New London?
New Connecticut residents typically have 30 days for a license and 60 days to title a car (30 and 30 days in Washington).
What do homes cost in Oak Harbor vs Groton?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $461,200 in Oak Harbor city, Washington vs $306,600 in Groton city, Connecticut. Median gross rent in those cities is $1,645 vs $1,250. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
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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 NAS Whidbey Island (WA312); Naval Submarine Base New London (CT049). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Island County $1,671; 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: 98277 (Oak Harbor) $1,620 / $2,250; 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 Oak Harbor city, Washington ($461,200, $1,645/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 — Whidbey Island NAS (NWS) (USW00024255); Groton-New London (NWS) (USW00014707).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington and Connecticut. On-base housing is not in this figure.
- Vehicle title tax and new-resident clocks. Washington motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 30 days; title tax 6.50%); 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 Washington 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 Washington and Connecticut. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.