Updated February 2026

BAH Rates in Alaska 2026

There are 6 military housing areas in Alaska. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $2,436/month in Fairbanks to $3,354/month in Juneau. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.

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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$3,354
Juneau
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$2,436
Fairbanks
Housing Areas
6
MHAs in AK
LocationE-5 w/DepE-5 w/o DepO-3 w/Dep
Anchorage$2,874$2,157$3,360
Fairbanks$2,436$1,827$2,937
Juneau$3,354$2,517$3,594
Ketchikan$2,868$2,151$3,327
Kodiak Island$2,865$2,148$3,174
Sitka$3,210$2,409$3,462

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How Alaska BAH compares

Alaska's 6 military housing areas average $2,935/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 28.2% above the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Juneau, AK tops the table at $3,354/mo while Fairbanks, AK sits at $2,436/mo — a $918 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.