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    Missouri (MO) BAH Rates

    2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 6 military duty stations in Missouri. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $1,713/mo.

    Columbia/Jefferson City, MO

    MHA: MO165

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,377

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,118

    Fort Leonard Wood, MO

    MHA: MO163

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,479

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,028

    Kansas City, MO

    MHA: MO160

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,986

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,310

    Springfield, MO

    MHA: MO164

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,389

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $1,998

    St. Louis, MO

    MHA: MO161

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,436

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,760

    Whiteman Afb, MO

    MHA: MO162

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,611

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,244

    About BAH in Missouri

    Missouri 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 Missouri is $2,436/mo and the lowest is $1,377/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Missouri's military installations.

    How Missouri BAH Rates Are Determined

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

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