2026 BAH Rates — Cape May, NJ
Military housing area NJ198, covering 21 ZIP codes around Cape May. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,754/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,523 | $1,968 |
| E-2 | $2,523 | $1,968 |
| E-3 | $2,523 | $1,968 |
| E-4 | $2,523 | $1,968 |
| E-5 | $2,754 | $2,172 |
| E-6 | $3,072 | $2,313 |
| E-7 | $3,114 | $2,532 |
| E-8 | $3,159 | $2,823 |
| E-9 | $3,312 | $2,913 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $3,093 | $2,451 |
| W-2 | $3,132 | $2,820 |
| W-3 | $3,189 | $2,925 |
| W-4 | $3,360 | $3,078 |
| W-5 | $3,570 | $3,123 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $3,117 | $2,751 |
| O-2E | $3,177 | $2,892 |
| O-3E | $3,390 | $3,066 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,799 | $2,289 |
| O-2 | $3,069 | $2,682 |
| O-3 | $3,186 | $2,955 |
| O-4 | $3,639 | $3,108 |
| O-5 | $3,969 | $3,129 |
| O-6 | $4,002 | $3,165 |
| O-7 | $4,032 | $3,222 |
| O-8 | $4,032 | $3,222 |
| O-9 | $4,032 | $3,222 |
| O-10 | $4,032 | $3,222 |
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