BAH by state
2026 BAH Rates in Illinois
All 7 military housing areas in Illinois, with 2026 rates by paygrade, with and without dependents. E-5 with dependents runs from $1,527/mo (SPRINGFIELD/DECATUR) to $3,438/mo (CHICAGO).
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