Moving to Des Moines, IA
City Overview
Cost of Living
88
Population
214K
Average Moving Costs to Des Moines
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,020 mi | $2,665–$4,181 | $1,364–$2,554 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,435 mi | $2,834–$4,473 | $1,599–$2,846 |
| Chicago, IL | 310 mi | $2,145–$3,364 | $963–$2,055 |
| Houston, TX | 823 mi | $2,405–$3,795 | $1,254–$2,415 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,153 mi | $2,609–$4,125 | $1,441–$2,647 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 971 mi | $2,526–$3,984 | $1,337–$2,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | 883 mi | $2,424–$3,832 | $1,287–$2,458 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,428 mi | $2,819–$4,453 | $1,596–$2,840 |
| Dallas, TX | 633 mi | $2,312–$3,640 | $1,146–$2,283 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,529 mi | $2,950–$4,648 | $1,653–$2,912 |
Cost of Living in Des Moines
88
Cost of Living Index
12% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$950/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,150/mo
Moving to Des Moines from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,020 miles
Full-Service
$2,665–$4,181
From Los Angeles, CA
1,435 miles
Full-Service
$2,834–$4,473
From Chicago, IL
310 miles
Full-Service
$2,145–$3,364
From Houston, TX
823 miles
Full-Service
$2,405–$3,795
From Phoenix, AZ
1,153 miles
Full-Service
$2,609–$4,125
From Philadelphia, PA
971 miles
Full-Service
$2,526–$3,984
From San Antonio, TX
883 miles
Full-Service
$2,424–$3,832
From San Diego, CA
1,428 miles
Full-Service
$2,819–$4,453
From Dallas, TX
633 miles
Full-Service
$2,312–$3,640
From San Jose, CA
1,529 miles
Full-Service
$2,950–$4,648
From Austin, TX
815 miles
Full-Service
$2,428–$3,827
From Jacksonville, FL
1,024 miles
Full-Service
$2,520–$3,984