This appendix lists the places approved for a cost-of-living allowance and shows the authorized allowance rate for each area. The allowance rate shown is paid as a percentage of an employee's rate of basic pay. The rates are subject to change based on the results of future surveys.
Geographic coverage | Allowance rate (percent) |
State of Alaska: | |
City of Anchorage and 80-kilometer (50-mile) radius by road | 23 |
City of Fairbanks and 80-kilometer (50-mile) radius by road | 23 |
City of Juneau and 80-kilometer (50-mile) radius by road | 23 |
Rest of the State | 25 |
State of Hawaii: | |
City and County of Honolulu | 25 |
Hawaii County, Hawaii | 18 |
County of Kauai | 25 |
County of Maui and County of Kalawao | 25 |
Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | 25 |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | 14 |
U.S. Virgin Islands | 25 |
5 C.F.R. B app A to Subpart B of Part 591