Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Mississippi 2026
There are 5 military housing areas in Mississippi. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,290/month in Meridian to $1,920/month in Jackson. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,920
Jackson
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,290
Meridian
Housing Areas
5
MHAs in MS
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | $1,398 | $1,158 | $2,181 |
| Gulfport | $1,602 | $1,365 | $2,040 |
| Hattiesburg | $1,395 | $1,194 | $1,866 |
| Jackson | $1,920 | $1,608 | $2,502 |
| Meridian | $1,290 | $1,062 | $1,953 |
How Mississippi BAH compares
Mississippi's 5 military housing areas average $1,521/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 33.5% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Jackson, MS tops the table at $1,920/mo while Meridian, MS sits at $1,290/mo — a $630 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.