Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Kansas 2026
There are 4 military housing areas in Kansas. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,314/month in Fort Riley to $1,815/month in Fort Leavenworth. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,815
Fort Leavenworth
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,314
Fort Riley
Housing Areas
4
MHAs in KS
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Leavenworth | $1,815 | $1,569 | $2,394 |
| Fort Riley | $1,314 | $1,158 | $1,953 |
| Topeka | $1,626 | $1,302 | $2,064 |
| Wichita/McConnell AFB | $1,377 | $1,212 | $1,938 |
How Kansas BAH compares
Kansas's 4 military housing areas average $1,533/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 33% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Fort Leavenworth, KS tops the table at $1,815/mo while Fort Riley, KS sits at $1,314/mo — a $501 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.