BAH Rate Calculator

    Alaska (AK) BAH Rates

    2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 6 military duty stations in Alaska. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $2,935/mo.

    Anchorage, AK

    MHA: AK404

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,874

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,360

    Fairbanks, AK

    MHA: AK405

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,436

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,937

    Juneau, AK

    MHA: AK402

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $3,354

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,594

    Ketchikan, AK

    MHA: AK400

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,868

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,327

    Kodiak Island, AK

    MHA: AK403

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,865

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,174

    Sitka, AK

    MHA: AK401

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $3,210

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,462

    About BAH in Alaska

    Alaska has 6 Military Housing Areas with BAH rates that reflect local rental costs. Rates vary significantly across the state based on the cost of living in each area. The Department of Defense calculates BAH using median rental data collected from each housing area, ensuring that service members receive allowances aligned with actual housing costs in their duty station location.

    The highest E-5 with dependents BAH rate in Alaska is $3,354/mo and the lowest is $2,436/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Alaska's military installations.

    How Alaska BAH Rates Are Determined

    BAH rates in Alaska are based on annual surveys of local rental markets conducted by the Department of Defense. These surveys measure median housing costs including rent, utilities, and renter's insurance for various housing profiles. Each Military Housing Area (MHA) in Alaska receives rates tailored to its specific cost of living, which is why rates can differ significantly between duty stations even within the same state. Service members stationed in Alaska should use our calculator to find the exact rate for their specific pay grade and dependency status.

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