Alaska BAH Calculator
Estimate Alaska BAH using Alaska-specific profile rates. Alaska BAH rates are elevated due to remote location costs, harsh climate housing requirements, and limited housing supply near military installations.
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Alaska has its own BAH profile separate from CONUS, reflecting unique housing market conditions in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and remote base areas.
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BAH at Alaska Military Installations
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) near Anchorage is the largest Alaska installation with moderate urban housing options
- Fort Wainwright near Fairbanks has extreme winter conditions (minus 40 degrees) that affect housing construction costs and heating requirements
- Eielson AFB is in an even more remote area near Fairbanks with limited off-base rental options
- Alaska COLA is paid separately from BAH and can add significant additional monthly income to offset higher living costs
Alaska assignments often come with COLA, BAH, and sometimes hardship pay, making total compensation higher than comparable-grade positions at lower-cost CONUS bases.
You can also calculate changes using our BAH Calculator, Hawaii BAH Calculator or California BAH Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this official Alaska BAH?
No. This is a planning estimate using Alaska profile rates. Official rates depend on your specific duty station MHA and are published annually by the DoD.
Does this include COLA?
No. This calculator estimates BAH only. COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) is a separate payment and can add substantial income on top of BAH for Alaska-based service members.
Is off-base housing available near Alaska bases?
Near Anchorage (JBER), yes. Near Fairbanks (Fort Wainwright, Eielson), options are more limited. Many service members at remote Alaska bases choose on-base housing due to limited alternatives.
How does Alaska BAH compare to Hawaii?
Hawaii BAH is generally higher than Alaska because Oahu housing costs are more extreme. However, Alaska COLA often makes up the difference in total compensation, and Alaska has lower overall cost of living than Hawaii.
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