Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Pennsylvania 2026
There are 7 military housing areas in Pennsylvania. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,464/month in Erie to $2,934/month in Willow Grove. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,934
Willow Grove
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,464
Erie
Housing Areas
7
MHAs in PA
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown/Bethlehem | $2,373 | $2,001 | $2,880 |
| Carlisle Barracks | $2,076 | $1,617 | $2,559 |
| Erie | $1,464 | $1,329 | $1,872 |
| Pittsburgh | $2,283 | $1,725 | $2,643 |
| State College | $1,791 | $1,443 | $2,580 |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | $1,740 | $1,488 | $2,085 |
| Willow Grove | $2,934 | $2,337 | $3,438 |
How Pennsylvania BAH compares
Pennsylvania's 7 military housing areas average $2,094/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 8.5% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Willow Grove, PA tops the table at $2,934/mo while Erie, PA sits at $1,464/mo — a $1,470 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.