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California BAH Calculator

California BAH calculator for 2025. San Diego and Bay Area have among the highest BAH rates nationally. Fort Irwin is lower. An E5 with dependents receives approximately $2,500-$3,800/month depending on the MHA.

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JurisdiccionUnited States
Moneda$ (USD)
Vigente desde1 ene 2025
Version1.0
Ultima revision1 mar 2026
Proxima revision1 jul 2026
Fuente: US Government Sources

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Key Standards

Cost categoryHigh-cost CONUS
Major basesPendleton, Irwin, Travis
San Diego MHAAmong highest CONUS

Important Notes

  • -CA has some of the highest BAH rates due to housing costs
  • -San Diego, LA, SF MHAs are premium locations
  • -Inland bases (Fort Irwin, Edwards) have lower rates

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Aviso: Aviso: Esta calculadora usa reglas publicas vigentes desde la fecha indicada. Los resultados son solo informativos. Verifique con fuentes oficiales. Ultima revision: 1 mar 2026.

Formula

Monthly BAH = DoD-style rate table lookup by pay grade and dependents

This variant presets a high-cost CONUS profile reflecting California housing markets and computes monthly and annual BAH estimates. The DoD surveys local rental costs, average utilities, and renter insurance to set BAH rates for each Military Housing Area annually.

Preguntas Frecuentes

Which CA base has highest BAH?

SF and San Jose MHAs are highest. San Diego is close behind. An E5 with dependents at Pendleton gets approximately $3,200-$3,500/month. Fort Irwin is much lower at $1,800-$2,100.

Is CA BAH enough for rent?

In San Diego and LA, BAH covers 85-95% of median rent. Living further from base stretches BAH further.

Is BAH taxed in California?

No. BAH is non-taxable regardless of state. Not subject to CA income tax, federal tax, or FICA.

How often do CA BAH rates change?

Annually January 1. CA rates increased 5-15% per year recently. Rate protection prevents decreases at same location.

What if I PCS between CA bases?

BAH changes to the new MHA rate. Moving from Fort Irwin to Camp Pendleton would significantly increase your BAH.

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