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Norfolk → NAS Corpus
Compare Naval Station Norfolk and NAS Corpus Christi
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from Naval Station Norfolk to NAS Corpus Christi?
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.
- Naval Station Norfolk
- $1,908
- NAS Corpus Christi
- $1,413
- Lower BAH at NAS Corpus Christi
BAH vs typical 2-bedroom rent nearby.
- Naval Station Norfolk
- $258/mo left over
- NAS Corpus Christi
- $17/mo short
Housing just outside the gate: Norfolk vs Corpus Christi
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk 23505 | NAS Corpus Christi Corpus Christi 78418 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $289,900 | $210,400 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $1,321/mo | $1,292 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $1,650/mo | $1,430 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $2,290/mo | $1,880 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $1,713/mo | $1,366 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | +$258/mo | −$17/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | +$140/mo | −$92/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is +$258/mo at Naval Station Norfolk vs −$17/mo at NAS Corpus Christi. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is +$140/mo vs −$92/mo.
Host-state comparison: Virginia vs. Texas
| Virginia | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 5.77% | 8.20% |
| Property tax | 0.78% | 1.40% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 3.97% effective | No |
| Top state income tax | 5.75% | 0.0% |
| Median home value | $416,963 | $304,099 |
| Branch | Navy | Navy |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $1,713 | $1,366 |
| Climate high/low | 70° / 53°F | 82° / 64°F |
| Annual precip | 49.2 in | 31.7 in |
| Nearby city | Norfolk | Corpus Christi |
| Host state | Virginia | Texas |
PCS checklist for NAS Corpus Christi
- Update DEERS. BAH at NAS Corpus Christi uses MHA TX275 (ZIP 78419).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near NAS Corpus Christi is $1,366/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Texas residents typically have 90 days for a license and 30 days to title a car.
- Reporting: NAS Corpus Christi.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is lower at NAS Corpus Christi ($1,788 vs $2,430).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $210,400 in Corpus Christi vs $289,900 in Norfolk (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $1,430 in 78418 vs $1,650 in 23505.
- Host-state wage tax is Top listed rate 5.75% in Virginia vs No personal income tax in Texas (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 8.2% in Texas vs 5.77% in Virginia.
Common questions
Does BAH go down from Naval Station Norfolk to NAS Corpus Christi?
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 $1,788; without dependents: $1,908 vs $1,413.
What is local rent like near NAS Corpus Christi?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 78418 (Corpus Christi) is $1,430/mo for a 2-bedroom and $1,880/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $1,366/mo.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from Naval Station Norfolk to NAS Corpus Christi?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is +$258/mo at Naval Station Norfolk vs −$17/mo at NAS Corpus Christi. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is +$140/mo vs −$92/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 Naval Station Norfolk to NAS Corpus Christi?
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%. Texas: No personal income tax. BAH is not taxed. Sales tax and titling a car follow the state you live in.
How does sales tax near NAS Corpus Christi compare with Naval Station Norfolk?
Combined sales tax averages 8.2% in Texas vs 5.77% in Virginia. 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 NAS Corpus Christi?
New Texas residents typically have 90 days for a license and 30 days to title a car (60 and 30 days in Virginia).
How different is the climate from Naval Station Norfolk to NAS Corpus Christi?
Annual normals at Norfolk Intl (NWS) are 70° / 53°F and 49.2 in of precipitation vs 82° / 64°F and 31.7 in at Corpus Christi 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 Naval Station Norfolk (VA298); NAS Corpus Christi (TX275). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Norfolk city $1,713; Nueces County $1,366.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 23505 (Norfolk) $1,650 / $2,290; 78418 (Corpus Christi) $1,430 / $1,880.
- 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 Norfolk city, Virginia ($289,900, $1,321/mo) and Corpus Christi city, Texas ($210,400, $1,292/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — Norfolk Intl (NWS) (USW00013737); Corpus Christi Intl (NWS) (USW00012924).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Virginia and Texas 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 Texas. 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 Texas. 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%); Texas motor-vehicle agency (license 90 days, title 30 days; title tax 6.25%). 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 Texas. 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 Texas. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.