Rates and VA Loan Buying Power
2026 Massachusetts BAH Rates and VA Loan Buying Power
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Massachusetts BAH rates can materially change VA loan buying power because BAH is tax free and many lenders count it when it is verified on your LES. Before you dive into the tables, make sure the lender is using the right housing area, the right dependency status, and a payment target that fits the full file.
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Massachusetts BAH Snapshot
- Boston runs highest in your sample set at $4,791 for an E 5 with dependents, while Hampden County is far lower at $2,268
- Hanscom AFB, Nantucket, and Cape Cod Plymouth also sit well above many other markets
- Find your base in the tables below and check both with-dependents and without-dependents rates for your rank
How BAH Counts for VA Loans
- Many VA lenders count BAH as qualifying income when it appears on your LES
- Because it is tax free, some lenders also gross it up
- That can improve DTI, but residual income and the full monthly payment still drive the approval decision
- Review the rate tables below and confirm the numbers with your lender before making decisions
PCS and Rate Protection
- With valid PCS orders, lenders can often use gaining station BAH when you are moving into Massachusetts
- Separate from that, individual rate protection can preserve a higher allowance while you stay at the same duty station with the same rank and dependency status
- Submit PCS orders to your lender early so they can qualify you using gaining-station BAH
LES and Documents
- Expect underwriters to review two to three LES statements, plus PCS orders when you are buying before a move
- Those documents help verify continuity, current entitlements, and whether the lender used the correct Massachusetts housing assumptions
- Gather your two most recent LES statements and any PCS orders before starting your application
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Massachusetts BAH to qualify for a VA loan?
Can PCS orders change which Massachusetts BAH a lender uses?
Why does the Massachusetts BAH table not match my loan estimate exactly?
Jump To Your Base
- NANTUCKET, MA — E-6 w/dep: $4,860 → ~$530,000 buying power
- BOSTON, MA — E-6 w/dep: $4,770 → ~$520,000 buying power
- WORCESTER, MA — E-6 w/dep: $3,351 → ~$365,000 buying power
- FITCHBURG, MA — E-6 w/dep: $3,441 → ~$375,000 buying power
- CAPE COD-PLYMOUTH, MA — E-6 w/dep: $3,786 → ~$415,000 buying power
- ESSEX CO, MA — E-6 w/dep: $3,630 → ~$395,000 buying power
- HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA — E-6 w/dep: $2,763 → ~$300,000 buying power
- MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — E-6 w/dep: $4,599 → ~$500,000 buying power
- HANSCOM AFB, MA — E-6 w/dep: $4,398 → ~$480,000 buying power
The Bottom Line Up Front
Massachusetts BAH rates for 2026 range from $2,763 to $4,860 per month for an E-6 with dependents, depending on duty station. At the highest rate, that supports roughly $540,000 in VA loan buying power at current rates. Use the 9 rate tables below to find your specific station, then see what your BAH actually buys with a VA loan.
How to Use Massachusetts BAH Rates for a VA Loan
- Pick the right table: Start with the Massachusetts market that matches your duty station or likely purchase area, then match your rank and dependency status before estimating any payment.
- Turn BAH into PITI target plus cushion: Use BAH as the first pass for principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, then leave room for utilities, HOA dues, repairs, and normal monthly variance.
- Verify lender treatment using LES and gross up: Ask how the lender is counting tax free BAH from your LES, whether it is grossed up, and how that changes your real qualifying range.
- Use same assumptions when shopping lenders: Keep purchase price, taxes, insurance, credit band, and occupancy plan the same so you can judge lender treatment instead of comparing mismatched scenarios.
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Massachusetts Housing Costs & BAH Impact
Massachusetts is one of the more expensive states for off-base housing, especially near Boston, Cambridge, and coastal towns. BAH helps close the affordability gap for military families, particularly around Hanscom AFB and in the Cape Cod region. In 2026, BAH increases reflect rising rental trends across Greater Boston, while remaining steady in western areas like Springfield and Pittsfield.
Your BAH is one piece of the income picture. When you apply for a VA loan, lenders evaluate your debt-to-income ratio and residual income alongside your housing allowance. Because BAH is tax-free, most lenders can gross it up to reflect its true purchasing power, which directly affects pre-approval amounts. Understanding how your qualifying income is calculated helps you set a realistic price range before you start shopping.
For a broader look at homebuying options and benefits in this state, see our Massachusetts VA loan guide.
What To Do Based On Your Situation
- PCS-ing to Massachusetts soon: Use the gaining station BAH with your orders to get preapproved before you arrive. Many lenders can qualify you on the new rate before you move.
- Already stationed in Massachusetts: Your BAH is already on your LES. Turn it into a PITI target and see what home price fits before you start shopping.
- Separating or retiring in Massachusetts: BAH stops when you separate, so qualify based on your post-military income. If you are buying before separation, coordinate timing carefully with your lender.
Buying power estimates assume 6.5% rate, $0 down, state average property tax and insurance rates, and 2.15% VA funding fee financed. Your actual buying power depends on credit, debts, and lender qualification.
NANTUCKET, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA119
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $3,900 | $2,925 |
| E02 | $3,900 | $2,925 |
| E03 | $3,900 | $2,925 |
| E04 | $3,900 | $2,925 |
| E05 | $4,185 | $3,354 |
| E06 | $4,860 | $3,645 |
| E07 | $4,968 | $3,912 |
| E08 | $5,079 | $4,320 |
| E09 | $5,295 | $4,524 |
| W01 | $4,881 | $3,807 |
| W02 | $5,016 | $4,317 |
| W03 | $5,154 | $4,545 |
| W04 | $5,349 | $4,881 |
| W05 | $5,583 | $4,992 |
| O01E | $4,983 | $4,182 |
| O02E | $5,136 | $4,479 |
| O03E | $5,382 | $4,854 |
| O01 | $4,269 | $3,612 |
| O02 | $4,851 | $4,092 |
| O03 | $5,151 | $4,614 |
| O04 | $5,664 | $4,968 |
| O05 | $6,027 | $5,031 |
| O06 | $6,084 | $5,136 |
| O07 | $6,135 | $5,235 |
NANTUCKET, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($4,185): ~$455,000 home · PITI ~$3,473/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($4,860): ~$530,000 home · PITI ~$4,033/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($4,968): ~$540,000 home · PITI ~$4,123/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($5,151): ~$560,000 home · PITI ~$4,275/mo
BAH for NANTUCKET, MA includes the following zip codes: 2554, 2564, 2584
BOSTON, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA120
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $4,194 | $3,147 |
| E02 | $4,194 | $3,147 |
| E03 | $4,194 | $3,147 |
| E04 | $4,194 | $3,147 |
| E05 | $4,632 | $3,489 |
| E06 | $4,770 | $3,807 |
| E07 | $4,851 | $4,215 |
| E08 | $4,941 | $4,665 |
| E09 | $5,241 | $4,692 |
| W01 | $4,785 | $4,044 |
| W02 | $4,890 | $4,662 |
| W03 | $5,004 | $4,701 |
| W04 | $5,331 | $4,779 |
| W05 | $5,724 | $4,872 |
| O01E | $4,863 | $4,629 |
| O02E | $4,989 | $4,686 |
| O03E | $5,391 | $4,758 |
| O01 | $4,656 | $3,753 |
| O02 | $4,767 | $4,488 |
| O03 | $5,001 | $4,713 |
| O04 | $5,868 | $4,851 |
| O05 | $6,489 | $4,899 |
| O06 | $6,552 | $4,986 |
| O07 | $6,609 | $5,079 |
BOSTON, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($4,632): ~$505,000 home · PITI ~$3,844/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($4,770): ~$520,000 home · PITI ~$3,959/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($4,851): ~$530,000 home · PITI ~$4,026/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($5,001): ~$545,000 home · PITI ~$4,150/mo
BAH for BOSTON, MA includes the following zip codes: 1701, 1702, 1703, 1704, 1705, 1721, 1745, 1746, 1748, 1760, 1770, 1772, 1776, 1778, 1784, 1801, 1813, 1815, 1822, 1864, 1867, 1880, 1889, 1890, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1915, 1923, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1949, 1960, 1970, 2021, 2026, 2026, 2027, 2030, 2032, 2035, 2043, 2045, 2048, 2052, 2053, 2054, 2056, 2061, 2062, 2066, 2067, 2071, 2072, 2081, 2090, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2115, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129, 2130, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2136, 2137, 2138, 2139, 2140, 2141, 2142, 2143, 2144, 2145, 2148, 2149, 2150, 2151, 2152, 2153, 2155, 2156, 2163, 2169, 2170, 2171, 2176, 2180, 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187, 2188, 2189, 2190, 2191, 2196, 2199, 2201, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2210, 2211, 2212, 2215, 2217, 2222, 2238, 2241, 2269, 2283, 2284, 2293, 2297, 2298, 2301, 2302, 2322, 2339, 2343, 2351, 2356, 2368, 2370, 2420, 2421, 2445, 2446, 2447, 2451, 2452, 2453, 2454, 2455, 2456, 2457, 2458, 2459, 2460, 2461, 2462, 2464, 2465, 2466, 2467, 2468, 2471, 2472, 2474, 2475, 2476, 2477, 2478, 2479, 2481, 2482, 2492, 2493, 2494, 2495
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WORCESTER, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA122
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $2,739 | $2,334 |
| E02 | $2,739 | $2,334 |
| E03 | $2,739 | $2,334 |
| E04 | $2,739 | $2,334 |
| E05 | $2,862 | $2,508 |
| E06 | $3,351 | $2,619 |
| E07 | $3,426 | $2,739 |
| E08 | $3,498 | $2,964 |
| E09 | $3,717 | $3,105 |
| W01 | $3,372 | $2,706 |
| W02 | $3,456 | $2,961 |
| W03 | $3,549 | $3,123 |
| W04 | $3,783 | $3,366 |
| W05 | $4,062 | $3,441 |
| O01E | $3,432 | $2,859 |
| O02E | $3,534 | $3,075 |
| O03E | $3,822 | $3,345 |
| O01 | $2,925 | $2,610 |
| O02 | $3,348 | $2,826 |
| O03 | $3,546 | $3,174 |
| O04 | $4,164 | $3,420 |
| O05 | $4,605 | $3,459 |
| O06 | $4,647 | $3,528 |
| O07 | $4,686 | $3,594 |
WORCESTER, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($2,862): ~$310,000 home · PITI ~$2,375/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($3,351): ~$365,000 home · PITI ~$2,781/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($3,426): ~$375,000 home · PITI ~$2,843/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($3,546): ~$385,000 home · PITI ~$2,943/mo
BAH for WORCESTER, MA includes the following zip codes: 1005, 1031, 1037, 1068, 1074, 1083, 1092, 1094, 1441, 1501, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1515, 1516, 1518, 1519, 1520, 1522, 1524, 1525, 1526, 1527, 1531, 1532, 1534, 1535, 1536, 1537, 1538, 1540, 1542, 1543, 1545, 1546, 1550, 1560, 1562, 1566, 1568, 1569, 1570, 1571, 1581, 1583, 1585, 1586, 1588, 1590, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1607, 1608, 1609, 1610, 1611, 1612, 1613, 1614, 1615, 1653, 1655, 1747, 1756, 1757
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FITCHBURG, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA123
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $2,961 | $2,376 |
| E02 | $2,961 | $2,376 |
| E03 | $2,961 | $2,376 |
| E04 | $2,961 | $2,376 |
| E05 | $3,060 | $2,688 |
| E06 | $3,441 | $2,862 |
| E07 | $3,624 | $2,961 |
| E08 | $3,822 | $3,141 |
| E09 | $4,083 | $3,249 |
| W01 | $3,462 | $2,937 |
| W02 | $3,705 | $3,138 |
| W03 | $3,948 | $3,264 |
| W04 | $4,134 | $3,480 |
| W05 | $4,359 | $3,669 |
| O01E | $3,657 | $3,057 |
| O02E | $3,915 | $3,225 |
| O03E | $4,167 | $3,432 |
| O01 | $3,114 | $2,856 |
| O02 | $3,438 | $3,030 |
| O03 | $3,942 | $3,303 |
| O04 | $4,437 | $3,633 |
| O05 | $4,785 | $3,747 |
| O06 | $4,827 | $3,930 |
| O07 | $4,869 | $4,005 |
FITCHBURG, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($3,060): ~$335,000 home · PITI ~$2,539/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($3,441): ~$375,000 home · PITI ~$2,856/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($3,624): ~$395,000 home · PITI ~$3,007/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($3,942): ~$430,000 home · PITI ~$3,271/mo
BAH for FITCHBURG, MA includes the following zip codes: 1331, 1366, 1368, 1420, 1430, 1431, 1432, 1434, 1436, 1438, 1440, 1450, 1451, 1452, 1453, 1460, 1462, 1463, 1464, 1467, 1468, 1469, 1470, 1471, 1472, 1473, 1474, 1475, 1503, 1510, 1523, 1541, 1561, 1564, 1718, 1719, 1720, 1740, 1749, 1752, 1754, 1775
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CAPE COD-PLYMOUTH, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA124
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $3,462 | $2,829 |
| E02 | $3,462 | $2,829 |
| E03 | $3,462 | $2,829 |
| E04 | $3,462 | $2,829 |
| E05 | $3,672 | $3,099 |
| E06 | $3,786 | $3,267 |
| E07 | $3,930 | $3,468 |
| E08 | $4,089 | $3,702 |
| E09 | $4,311 | $3,723 |
| W01 | $3,801 | $3,396 |
| W02 | $3,996 | $3,699 |
| W03 | $4,194 | $3,729 |
| W04 | $4,356 | $3,813 |
| W05 | $4,551 | $3,966 |
| O01E | $3,957 | $3,669 |
| O02E | $4,167 | $3,717 |
| O03E | $4,383 | $3,774 |
| O01 | $3,696 | $3,246 |
| O02 | $3,783 | $3,606 |
| O03 | $4,188 | $3,741 |
| O04 | $4,617 | $3,936 |
| O05 | $4,920 | $4,026 |
| O06 | $4,965 | $4,176 |
| O07 | $5,007 | $4,254 |
CAPE COD-PLYMOUTH, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($3,672): ~$400,000 home · PITI ~$3,047/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($3,786): ~$415,000 home · PITI ~$3,142/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($3,930): ~$430,000 home · PITI ~$3,261/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($4,188): ~$455,000 home · PITI ~$3,476/mo
BAH for CAPE COD-PLYMOUTH, MA includes the following zip codes: 2018, 2020, 2040, 2041, 2044, 2047, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2059, 2060, 2065, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2324, 2325, 2327, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2334, 2337, 2338, 2341, 2344, 2345, 2346, 2347, 2348, 2349, 2350, 2355, 2357, 2358, 2359, 2360, 2361, 2362, 2364, 2366, 2367, 2375, 2379, 2381, 2382, 2532, 2534, 2536, 2537, 2538, 2540, 2541, 2542, 2543, 2553, 2556, 2558, 2559, 2561, 2562, 2563, 2571, 2574, 2576, 2601, 2630, 2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2637, 2638, 2639, 2641, 2642, 2643, 2644, 2645, 2646, 2647, 2648, 2649, 2650, 2651, 2652, 2653, 2655, 2657, 2659, 2660, 2661, 2662, 2663, 2664, 2666, 2667, 2668, 2669, 2670, 2671, 2672, 2673, 2675, 2713, 2738, 2739, 2770
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ESSEX CO, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA125
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $3,108 | $2,454 |
| E02 | $3,108 | $2,454 |
| E03 | $3,108 | $2,454 |
| E04 | $3,108 | $2,454 |
| E05 | $3,306 | $2,748 |
| E06 | $3,630 | $2,925 |
| E07 | $3,831 | $3,114 |
| E08 | $4,050 | $3,375 |
| E09 | $4,377 | $3,465 |
| W01 | $3,651 | $3,048 |
| W02 | $3,921 | $3,372 |
| W03 | $4,191 | $3,477 |
| W04 | $4,449 | $3,672 |
| W05 | $4,755 | $3,882 |
| O01E | $3,870 | $3,303 |
| O02E | $4,152 | $3,444 |
| O03E | $4,494 | $3,621 |
| O01 | $3,351 | $2,907 |
| O02 | $3,627 | $3,243 |
| O03 | $4,182 | $3,510 |
| O04 | $4,866 | $3,843 |
| O05 | $5,349 | $4,011 |
| O06 | $5,400 | $4,173 |
| O07 | $5,445 | $4,251 |
ESSEX CO, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($3,306): ~$360,000 home · PITI ~$2,743/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($3,630): ~$395,000 home · PITI ~$3,012/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($3,831): ~$420,000 home · PITI ~$3,179/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($4,182): ~$455,000 home · PITI ~$3,471/mo
BAH for ESSEX CO, MA includes the following zip codes: 1810, 1812, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1860, 1885, 1899, 1913, 1921, 1922, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1938, 1944, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 5501
HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA126
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $2,202 | $1,692 |
| E02 | $2,202 | $1,692 |
| E03 | $2,202 | $1,692 |
| E04 | $2,202 | $1,692 |
| E05 | $2,313 | $1,947 |
| E06 | $2,763 | $2,097 |
| E07 | $2,982 | $2,238 |
| E08 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E09 | $3,453 | $2,589 |
| W01 | $2,787 | $2,178 |
| W02 | $3,075 | $2,406 |
| W03 | $3,360 | $2,592 |
| W04 | $3,489 | $2,811 |
| W05 | $3,645 | $3,033 |
| O01E | $3,021 | $2,310 |
| O02E | $3,321 | $2,508 |
| O03E | $3,510 | $2,757 |
| O01 | $2,373 | $2,088 |
| O02 | $2,760 | $2,280 |
| O03 | $3,351 | $2,601 |
| O04 | $3,696 | $2,994 |
| O05 | $3,933 | $3,126 |
| O06 | $3,969 | $3,342 |
| O07 | $4,002 | $3,405 |
HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($2,313): ~$250,000 home · PITI ~$1,919/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($2,763): ~$300,000 home · PITI ~$2,293/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($2,982): ~$325,000 home · PITI ~$2,475/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($3,351): ~$365,000 home · PITI ~$2,781/mo
BAH for HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA includes the following zip codes: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1050, 1053, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1066, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1073, 1075, 1077, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1111, 1115, 1116, 1118, 1119, 1128, 1129, 1138, 1139, 1144, 1151, 1152, 1199, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1220, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1229, 1230, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1240, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1247, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1266, 1267, 1270, 1343, 1521
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA151
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $3,666 | $2,751 |
| E02 | $3,666 | $2,751 |
| E03 | $3,666 | $2,751 |
| E04 | $3,666 | $2,751 |
| E05 | $3,987 | $3,099 |
| E06 | $4,599 | $3,450 |
| E07 | $4,758 | $3,678 |
| E08 | $4,926 | $4,113 |
| E09 | $5,133 | $4,293 |
| W01 | $4,623 | $3,558 |
| W02 | $4,827 | $4,110 |
| W03 | $5,034 | $4,314 |
| W04 | $5,172 | $4,635 |
| W05 | $5,340 | $4,797 |
| O01E | $4,785 | $3,984 |
| O02E | $5,007 | $4,254 |
| O03E | $5,196 | $4,593 |
| O01 | $4,065 | $3,339 |
| O02 | $4,593 | $3,882 |
| O03 | $5,028 | $4,377 |
| O04 | $5,394 | $4,764 |
| O05 | $5,652 | $4,860 |
| O06 | $5,703 | $5,016 |
| O07 | $5,754 | $5,112 |
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($3,987): ~$435,000 home · PITI ~$3,309/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($4,599): ~$500,000 home · PITI ~$3,817/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($4,758): ~$520,000 home · PITI ~$3,949/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($5,028): ~$550,000 home · PITI ~$4,173/mo
BAH for MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA includes the following zip codes: 2535, 2539, 2552, 2557, 2568, 2575
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HANSCOM AFB, MA BAH Rates
Military Housing Area: MA377
| Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | $3,858 | $2,970 |
| E02 | $3,858 | $2,970 |
| E03 | $3,858 | $2,970 |
| E04 | $3,858 | $2,970 |
| E05 | $3,999 | $3,456 |
| E06 | $4,398 | $3,726 |
| E07 | $4,506 | $3,861 |
| E08 | $4,617 | $4,083 |
| E09 | $4,875 | $4,197 |
| W01 | $4,416 | $3,819 |
| W02 | $4,551 | $4,080 |
| W03 | $4,692 | $4,212 |
| W04 | $4,944 | $4,419 |
| W05 | $5,247 | $4,530 |
| O01E | $4,521 | $3,996 |
| O02E | $4,674 | $4,170 |
| O03E | $4,989 | $4,389 |
| O01 | $4,053 | $3,711 |
| O02 | $4,395 | $3,957 |
| O03 | $4,689 | $4,251 |
| O04 | $5,355 | $4,506 |
| O05 | $5,832 | $4,569 |
| O06 | $5,886 | $4,674 |
| O07 | $5,937 | $4,761 |
HANSCOM AFB, MA — What Your BAH Can Buy
At current VA loan rates (~6.5%), here is what common ranks can target:
- E-5 w/dep ($3,999): ~$435,000 home · PITI ~$3,319/mo
- E-6 w/dep ($4,398): ~$480,000 home · PITI ~$3,650/mo
- E-7 w/dep ($4,506): ~$490,000 home · PITI ~$3,739/mo
- O-3 w/dep ($4,689): ~$510,000 home · PITI ~$3,891/mo
BAH for HANSCOM AFB, MA includes the following zip codes: 1730, 1731, 1741, 1742, 1773, 1803, 1805, 1821, 1824, 1826, 1827, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1862, 1863, 1865, 1866, 1876, 1879, 1886, 1887, 1888






