Georgia (GA) BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 9 military duty stations in Georgia. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $1,985/mo.
GA Duty Station BAH Comparison — E-5
E-5 with dependents rates across Georgia stations. Highest: $2,415 (Savannah). Lowest: $1,371 (Albany). Average: $1,985/mo.
Albany, GA
MHA: GA072
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,371
O-3 w/ Dep
$1,905
Atlanta, GA
MHA: GA071
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,388
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,745
Dahlonega, GA
MHA: GA079
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,208
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,550
Fort Benning, GA
MHA: GA075
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,716
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,058
Fort Stewart, GA
MHA: GA080
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,310
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,598
Kings Bay/Brunswick, GA
MHA: GA074
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,133
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,418
Moody Afb, GA
MHA: GA081
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,524
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,004
Robins Afb, GA
MHA: GA076
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,800
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,199
Savannah, GA
MHA: GA077
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,415
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,745
About BAH in Georgia
Georgia has 9 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 Georgia is $2,415/mo and the lowest is $1,371/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Georgia's military installations.
How Georgia BAH Rates Are Determined
BAH rates in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia should use our calculator to find the exact rate for their specific pay grade and dependency status.
Related Resources
- BAH rates by pay grade — Compare rates across all ranks
- Historical BAH rates — See how Georgia rates changed over time
- Compare duty stations — Side-by-side BAH comparison
- BAH affordability tool — What can you afford?