If you are an active part of the military and have dependents, it is possible for you to live in military housing. However, some military couples choose to live in off-base military housing in San Diego. While there are pros and cons to living on base, there are pros and cons to living off base as well. With that being said, read on below for the pros and cons of off-base military housing.
Pro: You Receive Housing and Food Allowances
When you live off base, whether it is in a condo, house, apartment, or even a mobile home, you will receive a housing and food allowance. Off base, living is a great option for many couples, who want to feel like they are going home at the end of the work day and need to get away from the base for a while.
Con: Responsible for Your Own Utilities
One of the biggest problems young couples run into who are used to living on base and then move off base is being responsible for paying for their own utilities. You are responsible for paying for your own rent and lights, phone and other things you need. Once all of this has been paid, then the rest of the money is yours to do with as you wish.
Pro: A Variety of Different Friends
If you want to find some civilian friends, then off base housing is a great way to accomplish that. Living on base means that you are surrounded by people who are military all the time.
As you can see the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to choosing off or on-base military housing in San Diego. If you are ready to move off base today, contact Foxwood Apartments for more information.
