MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms, California · Marine Corps
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is the world's largest Marine Corps base and the home of large-scale combined-arms training in the Mojave Desert.
Quick Facts
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Branch
Marine Corps
MHA
Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,980/mo
State Tax
6.5% (California)
CONUS COLA
Eligible (moderate-high)
2026 BAH Rates — Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,896 | $1,755 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,896 | $1,755 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,896 | $1,755 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,896 | $1,755 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,980 | $1,782 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,550 | $1,914 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,649 | $1,986 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,751 | $2,097 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,892 | $2,265 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,571 | $1,929 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,688 | $2,094 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,817 | $2,286 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,919 | $2,571 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,051 | $2,670 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,664 | $1,998 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,796 | $2,229 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,940 | $2,544 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,052 | $1,809 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,544 | $1,989 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,814 | $2,343 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,090 | $2,646 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,291 | $2,703 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,318 | $2,796 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,342 | $2,841 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,980/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$7/mo
Twentynine Palms is an isolated desert market with very limited rental inventory. On-post housing is the norm for most Marines; off-post options in the 29 Palms/Yucca Valley area are affordable but sparse.
Key Insights for MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,980/month BAH — or $23,760/year — to cover housing costs in the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA area.
California taxes military base pay at approximately 6.5%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
Members at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms are eligible for CONUS COLA — a monthly supplement for high-cost areas (San Diego, moderate-high tier). Confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.