Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in California 2026
There are 26 military housing areas in California. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,563/month in China Lake to $5,127/month in San Francisco. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$5,127
San Francisco
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,563
China Lake
Housing Areas
26
MHAs in CA
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow/Fort Irwin | $2,001 | $1,695 | $2,748 |
| Beale AFB | $2,967 | $2,367 | $3,165 |
| Bridgeport | $2,085 | $1,941 | $3,018 |
| Camp Pendleton | $3,963 | $3,093 | $4,659 |
| China Lake | $1,563 | $1,428 | $2,154 |
| Edwards AFB/Palmdale | $2,658 | $2,148 | $3,264 |
| El Centro | $1,986 | $1,704 | $2,664 |
| Fresno | $2,439 | $1,842 | $2,937 |
| Humboldt County | $1,827 | $1,587 | $2,838 |
| Lemoore Nas | $2,139 | $1,680 | $2,451 |
| Los Angeles | $3,882 | $3,048 | $4,524 |
| Marin/Sonoma | $3,303 | $2,967 | $4,146 |
| Monterey | $3,465 | $2,844 | $4,824 |
| Oakland | $3,759 | $3,000 | $4,362 |
| Riverside | $3,351 | $2,670 | $3,705 |
| Sacramento | $2,904 | $2,190 | $3,039 |
| San Bernardino | $3,288 | $2,466 | $3,414 |
| San Diego | $3,975 | $3,147 | $4,518 |
| San Francisco | $5,127 | $4,086 | $5,556 |
| San Luis Obispo | $3,198 | $2,679 | $4,215 |
| Santa Clara County | $4,659 | $3,798 | $5,199 |
| Stockton | $2,553 | $2,187 | $3,309 |
| Twenty Nine Palms McB | $1,980 | $1,782 | $2,814 |
| Vallejo/Travis AFB | $3,369 | $2,664 | $3,537 |
| Vandenberg Sfb | $3,333 | $2,778 | $3,780 |
| Ventura | $3,537 | $3,018 | $4,212 |