Iowa to Florida
Moving from Iowa to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Iowa to Florida paid a median $4,251. 1,724 people made the move in 2024, and 2,158 went the other way. Des Moines to Dania, the most common run in our file, is 1,543 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,251
median, 18 priced reviews
Moved last year
1,724
IA to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,543 mi
Des Moines to Dania
Cost of living
+17.8%
FL vs IA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 29 Oct 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Iowa to Florida · median paid
$4,251
18 reviewed moves
1,543 road miles
Median and middle half of what 18 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Iowa to Florida moving cost
Across 18 priced reviews of moves from Iowa to Florida, the median was $4,251 and the middle half paid $3,893 to $5,950. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000 to 2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Des Moines to Dania drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.35 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-26 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Iowa to Florida
5 of 5 · 26 Sept 2026 · reported $4,210
“It was my first time hiring movers, and it was such a smooth experience! My movers was very professional and efficient from start to end, making sure that all of my furniture and belongings were placed exactly where I needed them to be. I really appreciated his hard work and patience. I would…”
5 of 5 · 9 Apr 2026 · reported $3,965
“My move was a small one with only about ten boxes and a bed frame, so I was worried that a moving company would not take me seriously. United Transportation Moving & Storage did not treat my job like it was beneath them, and they sent two guys who finished in less than an hour. I paid the minimum,…”
5 of 5 · 25 Aug 2025 · reported $5,999
“I hired them to move a large, very heavy Crate and Barrel mirror from my hair salon to my apartment in uptown. They were responsive and helpful when scheduling, showed up promptly, and they were very careful when wrapping up and moving the mirror. The price was great. I highly recommend them and…”
Who makes this move
ACS 2024 counts 1,724 people moving from Iowa to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 999.
Census counts both directions. ACS 2024 counts 1,724 people moving from Iowa to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 999. In the other direction, the count is 2,158 people moving from Florida to Iowa. The survey records the moves. It does not record why anyone packed.
Price levels and the wage tax. BEA regional price parity for 2024 puts Iowa at 87.8 and Florida at 103.4, with the United States set at 100. Iowa taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. This page states that difference and does not quote a rate.
What the job looks like
That pairing covers 1,543 miles and about 29 hours of driving.
The most common run is Des Moines to Dania. That pairing covers 1,543 miles and about 29 hours of driving. Treat days on the road as part of the schedule, because the driving time is not the same thing as the delivery window. That window is set on the order for service.
This price band comes from a small sample of 18 reviews. Of those, 18 name a price. The median reported price is $4,251, and the middle half sits at $3,893 to $5,950. The mix includes different home sizes and different distances, so the median marks this file and not a bid for your house. More on how those figures are built is on the moving cost page.
Weight and miles set the price. Long-distance household goods are priced by weight and miles. The delivery date on a run like this is a window on the order for service, not a single hour you can hold the crew to. Ask for that window in the estimate before you compare totals. How to read a moving estimate walks through the lines that usually move the total.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Confirm USDOT and household-goods authority. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Haulest does not haul the load; we publish the file and the checks. Match the number on the estimate to the carrier record with the license check. If the number is missing, stop and ask before you talk about dates.
Know which estimate you are signing. Ask the mover to say whether the quote is binding or not-to-exceed, and get that word on the paper. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the mechanics on the 110 percent rule before you treat a low number as final.
Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing. The window is set on the order for service, so the dates should be on that order before any money moves. Deposit terms should state the amount and when it is due. If either line is missing, you are still shopping.
Leaving Iowa, arriving in Florida.
| Iowa | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 87.8 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $258,700 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 37 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 2,158 arrived from Florida | 1,724 arrived from Iowa |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Iowa, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Iowa homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Iowa to Florida
1,543 road miles, about 29 hours at the wheel (4 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $551 to $826gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $551 to $1,102gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $661 to $745gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $745 to $1,210gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Iowa to Florida moves paid a median $4,251 (18 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 19 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Iowa to Florida in the ACS figures?
- The 2024 American Community Survey counts 1,724 people moving from Iowa to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 999. The count in the other direction is 2,158. Those are population flows, and they do not state a reason for the move.
- What is the median reported price for this lane?
- Among the 18 priced reviews in our file, the median reported price is $4,251. The middle half of those prices runs from $3,893 to $5,950. Home size and distance are mixed together in that band.
- What is the most common run in the file?
- The most common run in our file is Des Moines to Dania. It covers 1,543 miles and about 29 hours of driving. The delivery appointment is still a window set on the order for service.
- How do Iowa and Florida differ on prices and wage tax?
- BEA regional price parity for 2024 is 87.8 for Iowa and 103.4 for Florida, with the United States at 100. Iowa taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages, and this page does not quote a rate.
- What has to be true of the mover on an interstate job?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, delivery is required once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Ask for the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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Keep going
- Moving in IowaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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