BAH Rate Calculator

    Ohio (OH) BAH Rates

    2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 7 military duty stations in Ohio. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $1,801/mo.

    Akron, OH

    MHA: OH227

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,581

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $1,977

    Cincinnati, OH

    MHA: OH228

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,283

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,604

    Cleveland, OH

    MHA: OH229

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,998

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,457

    Columbus, OH

    MHA: OH230

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,875

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,577

    Toledo, OH

    MHA: OH232

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $2,031

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,199

    Wright-Patterson Afb, OH

    MHA: OH231

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,650

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $2,097

    Youngstown, OH

    MHA: OH233

    E-5 w/ Dep

    $1,191

    O-3 w/ Dep

    $1,767

    About BAH in Ohio

    Ohio has 7 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 Ohio is $2,283/mo and the lowest is $1,191/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Ohio's military installations.

    How Ohio BAH Rates Are Determined

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

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