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Marine Corps Forces Pacific Headquarters warned that cuts to the allowances could translate to a "$280-$500 per month" decrease starting in November.
The cost of living allowance for the Kaiserslautern Military Community is set to drop by 10 index points starting June 1, meaning many service members and Defense Department civilians will receive hundreds of dollars less each month.
The decrease in the monthly allowance depends on rank, years of service and number of dependents.
Cost-of-living surveys are available for all U.S. military bases in Japan, the results of which will determine future monetary allowances for service members stationed in the country.