Vandenberg Space Force Base
Lompoc, California · Space Force / Air Force
Vandenberg SFB is the primary West Coast launch facility for the U.S. Space Force and the 30th Space Wing, conducting satellite launches and ICBM test flights along the California coast.
Quick Facts
Location
Lompoc, CA
Branch
Space Force, Air Force
MHA
Vandenberg Sfb, CA
E-5 w/dep BAH
$3,333/mo
State Tax
6.5% (California)
2026 BAH Rates — Vandenberg Sfb, CA
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $3,333 | $2,778 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,642 | $2,994 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,693 | $3,162 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,747 | $3,399 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,873 | $3,486 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,660 | $3,105 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,714 | $3,396 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,783 | $3,498 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,906 | $3,648 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $4,065 | $3,702 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,699 | $3,330 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,771 | $3,465 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,933 | $3,633 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $3,378 | $2,979 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,639 | $3,276 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,780 | $3,528 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $4,113 | $3,687 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $4,356 | $3,711 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $4,392 | $3,759 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $4,425 | $3,828 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$3,333/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$1,346/mo
Lompoc is an isolated coastal California market with limited rental inventory. BAH rates are elevated relative to the small market, but Santa Barbara — the reference MHA — has very high costs that drive up BAH.
Key Insights for Vandenberg Space Force Base
An E-5 with dependents receives $3,333/month BAH — or $39,996/year — to cover housing costs in the Vandenberg Sfb, CA area.
California taxes military base pay at approximately 6.5%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.