Annual Features: Arizona Prices in the 21st Century

Arizona gained 2,200 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in September (+0.07%), the 21st highest monthly gain among all states and D.C.

The Common Sense Institute and Arizona Chamber Foundation analyze the economic impact of legislation proposed in the 2025 legislative session.

Arizona gained 700 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in August (+0.02%) – putting Arizona 31st among all states in monthly job growth.

Since August 2019, inflation in the Phoenix metro area has increased 30.2%. The resulting increase in average monthly costs for a typical Arizona household is now $1,525.