Moving from San Diego, CA to Des Moines, IA
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,856-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between San Diego, CA and Des Moines, IA.
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
Bakersfield, CA
A Central Valley city known for its country music scene and agricultural industry. The birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound in country music.
Bakersfield Sound country music, oil industry, and agriculture
Las Vegas, NV
The Entertainment Capital of the World, famous for its Strip, shows, and nightlife. A rapidly growing desert metropolis with no state income tax.
The Strip, world-class entertainment, and 24/7 nightlife
State Transition Guide: California → Iowa
Moving from California to Iowa? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
Things to Know About Iowa
- Iowa caucuses are the first major event in presidential elections
- Property tax credits available for homesteads
- Wind energy is a major and growing industry