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    Maryland (MD) BAH Rates

    2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 9 military duty stations in Maryland. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $2,647/mo.

    Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

    MHA: MD127

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,478

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,072

    Annapolis, MD

    MHA: MD128

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,928

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,438

    Baltimore, MD

    MHA: MD129

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,610

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,156

    Eastern Shore, MD

    MHA: MD432

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,121

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,406

    Fort Detrick, MD

    MHA: MD130

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,682

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,255

    Fort G. G. Meade, MD

    MHA: MD133

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,901

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,411

    Indian Head Navordsta, MD

    MHA: MD134

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $3,249

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $3,669

    Oxford, MD

    MHA: MD458

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,445

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,985

    Patuxent River, MD

    MHA: MD135

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,406

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,769

    About BAH in Maryland

    Maryland 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 Maryland is $3,249/mo and the lowest is $2,121/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Maryland's military installations.

    How Maryland BAH Rates Are Determined

    BAH rates in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland should use our calculator to find the exact rate for their specific pay grade and dependency status.

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