Life Admin & PCS
PCS Housing Calculator
Compare BAH at your current and next duty station. Calculate move-in costs, monthly bills, and whether renting or buying makes sense.
Factors in DLA, TLA/TLE, BAH differential, and the reality that you might PCS again in 2-3 years.
Current Station
$800$4,000
New Station
$800$4,000
Approx. $2,200 for most ranks in 2026
Moving Method
Move-In Day Total
First Month Rent
$1,800
Security Deposit
$1,800
Moving Costs
$3,000
DLA Offset
-$2,200
Total Out-of-Pocket on Move-In Day
$4,400
Monthly Comparison
Current Station
BAH
$1,800
Rent
$1,600
Surplus+$200/mo
New Station
BAH
$2,100
Rent
$1,800
Surplus+$300/mo
You'll pocket $300/month in BAH surplus at your new station.
That's $3,600/year you can save or invest.
First-year cost (current station)$19,200
First-year cost (new station, incl. move-in)$24,200
Difference+$5,000
DLA (Dislocation Allowance) is a one-time payment to offset PCS costs. For 2026, it's approximately $2,200 for most ranks. TLA/TLE covers temporary lodging for up to 10 days.
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