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To find a locality code, use the lookup tool below. A location code is sometimes required to compute Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Use this tool to find the location code of an area. Lookup Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) rates.
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Living Pattern Survey. The Living Pattern Survey asks active...
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- Overseas COLA Tables
Overseas COLA Tables. Overseas COLA is not a fixed amount....
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CONUS Cost-of-Living Allowance. CONUS COLA Rate Lookup...
- CONUS COLA Rate Lookup
The Cost-of-Living Allowance in the continental United...
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Lookup rates using the Overseas COLA Calculator. Service members serving outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) where the cost of living is higher than CONUS receive an Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA).
OVERSEAS COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) CHANGES THERE ARE MORE THAN 230,000 SERVICE MEMBERS receiving Overseas COLA to help offset overseas prices of nonhousehold goods and services. .. .....
The Allowances Division acquires and analyzes housing and cost-of-living data to determine military compensation through the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA), Outside the Continental U.S. Cost of Living Allowance (OCONUS COLA), and CONUS COLA for members of the eight Uniformed Services.
The result of this price comparison is an index that reflects a cost of living. Members will only receive a COLA if the costs are higher at an overseas location than average CONUS. Member...
6 maj 2022 · The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance is a supplement designed to equalize purchasing power between members overseas and their CONUS-based counterparts. The following is a summary of the Overseas...
3 maj 2023 · The Defense Department has announced updates to the adjustment process for the overseas cost-of-living allowance, which is aimed at creating financial predictability for service members...
