Cost of living is high here in New York. You can expect in the
winter to pay $180-$350 per month for electric heat. Car insurance is 10-20%
higher than most states. Rents range from $650-$1500 for three bedrooms. Be
prepared!!
BAH RATES AND ASSOCIATED STATISTICS
BAH for NPTU staff
and students is based on zip code 12020.
BAH for NSU Saratoga Springs is
based on zip code 12866.
2006 BAH RATE / OFFICER
| Pay Grade |
With dependents |
Without dependents |
| 0-7 |
1806 |
1617 |
| 0-6 |
1786 |
1585 |
| 0-5 |
1771 |
1531 |
| 0-4 |
1694 |
1495 |
| 0-3 |
1582 |
1331 |
| 0-2 |
1429 |
1113 |
| 0-1 |
1177 |
962 |
| 0-3E |
1633 |
1436 |
| 0-2E |
1574 |
1272 |
| 0-1E |
1501 |
1144 |
| W-5 |
1674 |
1503 |
| W-4 |
1626 |
1449 |
| W-3 |
1585 |
1301 |
| W-2 |
1514 |
1200 |
| W-1 |
1437 |
1018 |
2006 BAH RATES / ENLISTED
| Pay Grade |
With dependents |
Without dependents |
| E-9 |
1615 |
1292 |
| E-8 |
1548 |
1201 |
| E-7 |
1490 |
1059 |
| E-6 |
1436 |
975 |
| E-5 |
1144 |
921 |
| E-4 |
1053 |
838 |
| E-3 |
1053 |
838 |
| E-2 |
1053 |
838 |
| E-1 |
1053 |
838 |