Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in South Carolina 2026
There are 6 military housing areas in South Carolina. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,503/month in Sumter/Shaw AFB to $2,403/month in Beaufort/Parris Island. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort/Parris Island | $2,403 | $2,103 | $2,856 |
| Charleston | $2,385 | $1,941 | $2,721 |
| Columbia/Fort Jackson | $1,878 | $1,647 | $2,232 |
| Greenville | $1,923 | $1,551 | $2,205 |
| Myrtle Beach | $2,097 | $1,788 | $2,523 |
| Sumter/Shaw AFB | $1,503 | $1,290 | $2,052 |
How South Carolina BAH compares
South Carolina's 6 military housing areas average $2,032/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 11.2% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Beaufort/Parris Island, SC tops the table at $2,403/mo while Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC sits at $1,503/mo — a $900 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.