The Continental U.S. Cost of Living Allowance, or ConUS COLA, is a taxable supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in high-cost locations in the continental U.S. that exceed the costs in an average location by 8 percent or more. This year, more than 25,000 service members in almost 50 cities and counties qualify for the monthly payment.
Dislocation allowance is meant to partially reimburse troops for costs incurred in relocating a household on a permanent change-of-station move or incident to an evacuation. It can be paid in advance.
2015 ConUS COLA Allowance
Service members in almost 50 high-cost cities and counties across the country qualify for the continental U.S. cost-of-living allowance, or ConUS COLA, in 2015. The allowance compensates service members for nonhousing expenses in areas where these costs exceed the national average by more than 8 percent. To calculate your monthly allowance, multiply the payout rate for your paygrade and years of service by the figure next to your duty station in the list of qualifying locations. Members with command-sponsored dependents residing in the vicinity of the member's duty station receive the "with dependents" rate. These are the 2015 monthly ConUS COLA rates.
View the 2015 ConUS COLA Allowance Chart
2015 Dislocation Allowance
Dislocation allowance is meant to partially reimburse service members for expenses incurred in relocating the household on a permanent change-of-station move. It is paid in addition to all other authorized travel allowances and may be paid in advance. The single rate is paid to members when government quarters are not assigned or the member moves due to a base closure or realignment. The married rate is paid when dependents make a PCS move or move due to a base closure or realignment.
View the 2015 Dislocation Allowance Chart
