Is it worth living off post at Fort Wainwright?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:13:22 -0500

Response by SSG James Elmore made Jan 2 at 2018 7:20 PM

SSG James Elmore — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:20:20 -0500

No, I currently live off but will be moving on in about a month!

If you plan on buying a house it might be worth it but otherwise no.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 1:25 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 01:25:07 -0500

It depends; I live in a house that I rent near one of the gates for about $600 less than BAH. About $400-600 of what's left is eaten up in fuel, electricity, and water bills. Count on breaking about even most winter months and having a little extra in the summer. I have always appreciated living off post to keep by work and home lives more separate; if you're asking solely from the financial perspective, I'd say it's a wash.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2018 10:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:36:52 -0500

Absolutely if you find a place that provides heat. I lived one North Pole. When you move out of on base housing you will get hit for thousands of dollars no matter how good the condition is when you leave. Every Soldier I had did.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2018 10:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:38:12 -0500

I’d check out what people go through when they leave. Go to an out processing meeting and listen to everyone complain about paying thousands in statement of charges without damage

Response by SPC Todd Hanson made Jan 8 at 2018 6:05 PM

SPC Todd Hanson — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:05:26 -0500

On post housing is your best bet.

Response by SPC Brent Melton made Jan 10 at 2018 4:30 PM

SPC Brent Melton — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:30:28 -0500

I lived off post the entire time without issues. Whatever money doesn't get used for rent/bills etc you can put towards whatever. I was getting $1500 a month for BAH with rent being $950-then about $1050 4 years later.

You have to be aware that assholes will plug their car in to your electricity post outside. Its annoying as fuck, but a lot of fun leaving at 5:30 and disconnecting their car because they're stealing. In reality all they would have to say is "Hey do you mind if I plug in?" and its a non issue.