Leaving Boston for Iowa? The most searched destination cities in Iowa are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Boston the closest Iowa city on this platform is Davenport at about 1,184 road miles, while the largest, Des Moines, is about 1,365 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Boston has 918 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (554 with interstate authority), and the Iowa cities on this platform account for 544 more.
Typical cost (Boston ↔ Des Moines, 1,365 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,890 | $7,180 | $8,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,420 | $11,490 | $14,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,950 | $15,800 | $19,270 |
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