Best Duty Stations for BAH

Where your housing allowance goes furthest

High BAH doesn't always mean better living. Here's how to evaluate duty stations by what you can actually afford.

Highest BAH Locations

• San Francisco, CA
• New York City, NY
• Honolulu, HI
• San Diego, CA
• Washington, DC

Best Value Locations

Where BAH exceeds local housing costs:

• Fort Hood, TX
• Fort Bragg, NC
• Tinker AFB, OK
• Robins AFB, GA

Calculating Your Buying Power

Formula:

BAH - Local Rent = Disposable Income

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