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New London → Everett
Compare Naval Submarine Base New London and Naval Station Everett
Will my BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) go up or down if I move from Naval Submarine Base New London to Naval Station Everett?
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 Submarine Base New London
- $2,148
- Naval Station Everett
- $2,277
- Higher BAH at Naval Station Everett
BAH minus HUD 2-bedroom rent for the ZIP nearest each base.
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- +$168/mo
- Naval Station Everett
- +$117/mo
Housing just outside the gate: Groton vs Everett
Rents shown on table are the 40th-percentile for 2 and 3 bedroom figures for the residential ZIP code nearest the base.
| Naval Submarine Base New London Groton 06340 | Naval Station Everett Everett 98201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (city) | $306,600 | $565,300 |
| Median gross rent (city) | $1,250/mo | $1,740 |
| HUD ZIP 2-BR rent | $1,980/mo | $2,160 |
| HUD ZIP 3-BR rent | $2,550/mo | $2,850 |
| HUD metro 2-BR rent (wider area) | $1,866/mo | $2,501 |
| E-5 without dependents minus 2-BR | +$168/mo | +$117/mo |
| E-5 with dependents minus 3-BR | +$30/mo | −$102/mo |
E-5 without dependents vs a HUD 2-bedroom is +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London vs +$117/mo at Naval Station Everett. E-5 with dependents vs a 3-bedroom is +$30/mo vs −$102/mo.
Host-state comparison: Connecticut vs. Washington
| Connecticut | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 6.35% | 9.51% |
| Property tax | 1.54% | 0.75% |
| Personal property tax | Yes — 2.07% effective | No |
| Top state income tax | 6.99% | 0.0% |
| Median home value | $444,038 | $609,756 |
| Branch | Navy | Navy |
| HUD 2-BR FMR | $1,866 | $2,501 |
| Climate high/low | 59° / 44°F | 58° / 45°F |
| Annual precip | 39.3 in | 33.4 in |
| Nearby city | Groton | Everett |
| Host state | Connecticut | Washington |
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PCS checklist for Naval Station Everett
- Update DEERS. BAH at Naval Station Everett uses MHA WA307 (ZIP 98207).
- Look up your exact rate on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- HUD 2-bedroom FMR near Naval Station Everett is $2,501/mo. On-base housing is separate.
- New Washington residents typically have 30 days for a license and 30 days to title a car.
- Reporting: Naval Station Everett.
Biggest differences
- E-5 with-dependents BAH is higher at Naval Station Everett ($2,748 vs $2,580).
- Median owner-occupied home value in the off-base city is $565,300 in Everett vs $306,600 in Groton (Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024).
- HUD ZIP 2-bedroom rent just outside the gate is $2,160 in 98201 vs $1,980 in 06340.
- Host-state wage tax is Top listed rate 6.99% in Connecticut vs No wage income tax; 7% capital gains over threshold in Washington (military pay usually follows legal residence, not the duty station).
- Combined sales tax averages 9.51% in Washington vs 6.35% in Connecticut.
Common questions
Can I PCS from Naval Submarine Base New London to Naval Station Everett?
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 Naval Submarine Base New London to Naval Station Everett?
DTMO CY2026 with- and without-dependents rates for every pay grade are in the BAH table on this page. E-5 with dependents: $2,580 vs $2,748; without dependents: $2,148 vs $2,277.
What is local rent like near Naval Station Everett?
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMR for ZIP 98201 (Everett) is $2,160/mo for a 2-bedroom and $2,850/mo for a 3-bedroom. The wider metro 2-BR FMR is $2,501/mo.
What do homes cost in Groton vs Everett?
Census ACS 5-year (2020–2024) median value of owner-occupied homes is $306,600 in Groton city, Connecticut vs $565,300 in Everett city, Washington. Median gross rent in those cities is $1,250 vs $1,740. These are city medians (owners’ reported values), not last month’s sale prices.
Will BAH cover off-base rent if I PCS from Naval Submarine Base New London to Naval Station Everett?
E-5 without dependents minus a HUD 2-bedroom is +$168/mo at Naval Submarine Base New London vs +$117/mo at Naval Station Everett. E-5 with dependents minus a 3-bedroom is +$30/mo vs −$102/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 Submarine Base New London to Naval Station Everett?
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. Connecticut: Top listed rate 6.99%. Washington: No wage income tax; 7% capital gains over threshold. 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 Naval Submarine Base New London (CT049); Naval Station Everett (WA307). Confirm current rates on the DTMO BAH lookup.
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. HUD FY2026 FMR — Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region $1,866; Snohomish County $2,501.
- Off-base ZIP rent (HUD Small Area FMR). FY2026 ZIP 2- and 3-bedroom 40th-percentile rents from the HUD Small Area FMR tables: 06340 (Groton) $1,980 / $2,550; 98201 (Everett) $2,160 / $2,850.
- 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 Groton city, Connecticut ($306,600, $1,250/mo) and Everett city, Washington ($565,300, $1,740/mo). Owner-reported values, not transaction prices.
- Climate normals (1991–2020). NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals — Groton-New London (NWS) (USW00014707); Paine Field (NWS) (USW00024222).
- Host-state wage tax. Statewide listed rates for Connecticut and Washington 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 Connecticut and Washington. 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 Connecticut and Washington. On-base housing is not in this figure.
- Vehicle title tax and new-resident clocks. Connecticut motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 60 days; title tax 6.35%); Washington motor-vehicle agency (license 30 days, title 30 days; title tax 6.50%). 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 Connecticut and Washington. 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 Connecticut and Washington. Backdrop for off-base purchase prices; on-base housing and BAH are separate.