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A U.S. Navy Ohio-class Trident submarine transiting the Hood Canal toward Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
Military & PCS

PCS-ing to
Kitsap?

Kitsap is home to major Navy commands. Here's where the bases are, how your BAH compares to your last duty station, and where service members put down roots.

The bases

Where you'll be stationed

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Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor

SUBMARINE

Homeport for the Pacific ballistic-missile submarine fleet. Most who transfer here settle in Silverdale, Poulsbo, and Central Kitsap.

10–20 min commute Silverdale Poulsbo Keyport Central Kitsap
Closest schools
Silverdale Elementary
Central Kitsap SD
8/10
Klahowya Secondary
Central Kitsap SD
8/10
North Kitsap High School
North Kitsap SD
8/10
Shopping & groceries
Kitsap Mall — Silverdale
10 min
Costco Silverdale
9 min
Silverdale Exchange (AAFES)
8 min
Ferry connections
Kingston–Edmonds
20 min to terminal · 30 min crossing · Edmonds → Seattle
Bainbridge–Seattle
30 min to terminal · 35 min crossing · Downtown Seattle
Coming from another base?

How Kitsap compares to your last station

BAH shown is the E-5 base rate without dependents (2026). Home is the recent median near each base. Full BAH chart, with and without dependents, is below.

NSB Kings Bay vs Kitsap
BAH · E-5 (no dependents) 16% higher here
Last base
$1,806
Kitsap
$2,091
Median home price 76% higher here
Last base
$330K
Kitsap
$580K
The Kitsap advantage

Homes cost more in Kitsap, but a higher BAH plus no Washington income tax narrows the gap.

You're leaving Georgia state income tax behind — Washington has no state income tax.
Housing allowance

Full BAH chart · Kitsap 2026

Monthly rates for the Bremerton/Kitsap area, with and without dependents. Check the official DoD BAH calculator for your exact rate.

EnlistedWith depsNo deps
E-4$2,265$1,974
E-5$2,364$2,091
E-6$2,730$2,169
E-7$2,844$2,265
E-8$2,967$2,442
E-9$3,105$2,547
OfficerWith depsNo deps
O-1$2,415$2,163
O-2$2,727$2,337
O-3$3,045$2,595
O-4$3,258$2,847
O-5$3,411$2,913
Where to live

Where military members buy in Kitsap

Silverdale
Newer homes, shopping, top-rated schools
Bangor 10–20 min
Poulsbo
Waterfront charm, walkable downtown
Bangor / Keyport 10–20 min
Bremerton
Closest to the shipyard, best value
NBK Bremerton 5–15 min
Port Orchard
Affordable, foot ferry to base
NBK Bremerton 15–20 min
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