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Mountain Home AFB

Cost of Living

Overall the Mountain Home cost of living is slightly lower than the national average. Depending on where you are coming from the BAH rate could be decreasing dramatically due to the lower cost of living in the Mountain Home area. If you choose to live in Boise, the cost of living will also increase due to increased housing prices and additional costs due to the commute. 

The zip code on the Mountian Home AFB is 83648.

Click link for current BAH rates: Basic Housing Allowance | BAH Rate Lookup | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)

Ensure to look at your budget and prepare for the change in BAH rates. If needed you are welcome to call and speak with one of our certified financial counselors at 208-828-2458 to create a budget and spend plan.

With a PCS move comes a higher chance of incorrect pay. Before, during, and after a PCS move keep track and look at every LES to ensure it is correct and to determine if there is an over/under payment that might need to be addressed.

If you need to speak with the Mountain Home Base Finance Office you can schedule an appointment with them here: Book Your Appointment with 366 FAS/Finance Customer Service (setmore.com).