($854+) Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $2,273 and $8,898. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,388-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $308 - $2,052, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Scottsdale and Des Moines. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Scottsdale to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,273 - $5,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,734 - $6,545
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,669 - $8,898

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Scottsdale to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Des Moines, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Des Moines?

All three below meet the standards set by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, the group most Iowa movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,337 and $4,362. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Scottsdale costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,337 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,362

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Des Moines, IA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $718 in Scottsdale, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Des Moines?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA

A rental truck for this 1,388-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $854 and $2,351. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $453 - $518
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $915 - $2,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,118 - $2,351

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $453 - $518 for the 1,388-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $718.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,388-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $308 - $462 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $308.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Des Moines?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Des Moines, IA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,378 and $2,595.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Scottsdale to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,179
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,378 - $2,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,708

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $77 - $154 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $718.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Des Moines?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Des Moines, IA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Des Moines, side by side with Scottsdale on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Des Moines, IA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,273 - $8,898 on the 1,388-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,337 - $4,362 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $854 - $2,351 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,734 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include MercyOne and Principal Financial Group.