North Carolina (NC) BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 12 military duty stations in North Carolina. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $2,026/mo.
NC Duty Station BAH Comparison — E-5
E-5 with dependents rates across North Carolina stations. Highest: $2,604 (Outer Banks). Lowest: $1,806 (Fort Bragg/Pope). Average: $2,121/mo.
Asheville, NC
MHA: NC187
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,214
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,835
Camp Lejeune, NC
MHA: NC178
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,584
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,085
Charlotte, NC
MHA: NC179
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,169
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,472
Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
MHA: NC180
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,118
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,517
Elizabeth City, NC
MHA: NC181
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,508
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,667
Fort Bragg/Pope, NC
MHA: NC182
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,806
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,175
Greensboro, NC
MHA: NC184
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,809
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,259
Morehead/Cherry Pt Mcas, NC
MHA: NC177
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,851
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,421
Outer Banks, NC
MHA: NC176
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,604
O-3 w/ Dep
$3,087
Raleigh, NC
MHA: NC185
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,091
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,391
Seymour Johnson Afb, NC
MHA: NC183
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,521
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,226
Wilmington, NC
MHA: NC186
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,040
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,628
About BAH in North Carolina
North Carolina has 12 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 North Carolina is $2,604/mo and the lowest is $1,521/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across North Carolina's military installations.
How North Carolina BAH Rates Are Determined
BAH rates in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina rates changed over time
- Compare duty stations — Side-by-side BAH comparison
- BAH affordability tool — What can you afford?