Midwest · 3.2 million residents · capital Des Moines

Moving Companies in Iowa

6 cities, 544 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Iowa to every other state.

6city hubs
544registered carriers
355interstate authority
$120/htypical two-mover rate

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Iowa has a population of about 3.2 million and 6 cities covered on this platform, led by Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport. Across those cities we track 544 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 355 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Iowa run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Midwest region; the state capital is Des Moines.

Movers by city in Iowa

Des Moines 191 movers · 116 interstate · pop. 212,086 Route
Cedar Rapids 96 movers · 57 interstate · pop. 137,935 Route
Davenport 98 movers · 78 interstate · pop. 100,358 Route
Sioux City 61 movers · 51 interstate · pop. 85,000 Route
Iowa City 43 movers · 28 interstate · pop. 75,000 Route
Ames 55 movers · 25 interstate · pop. 66,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Iowa

Local moves within a Iowa metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$510	$620	$760
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$610	$740	$900
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$990	$1,210	$1,480
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,570	$1,910	$2,330
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,380	$2,900	$3,540

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Iowa
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,880	$8,390	$10,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,460	$11,530	$14,070

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Iowa?

Local movers in Iowa typically charge $120 to $205 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $990 to $1,480; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,300 to $6,400.

Which Iowa cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Des Moines (191), Davenport (98), Cedar Rapids (96), Sioux City (61), Ames (55) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Iowa?

Moves that stay inside Iowa are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.